Therapist (Tallahassee, FL)
About The Position
Lakeview Health is seeking a Therapist to join its team in Tallahassee, Florida. The Therapist plans and delivers evidence-based treatment to a cohort of patients with behavioral health disorders, conducting therapeutic sessions with individuals, groups, and families. The role uses knowledge of different therapy modalities, motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help patients progress toward their goals. The Therapist completes assessments and treatment planning, provides individual and group therapy, facilitates family sessions, documents clinical work and patient progress, and collaborates with the treatment team on aftercare. The role also involves promoting patient safety, dignity, independence, and wellbeing; maintaining professional boundaries; following company policies; and keeping required training and certifications current. Biweekly supervision is provided.
Requirements
- Master's degree required.
- Experience in addiction and mental health.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to work collaboratively with a diverse team and patient population.
- Clinically licensed or license eligible.
- Compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient approach.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients.
- Assess and document risk of harm to self or others.
- Develop treatment plans with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare.
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients.
- Lead process groups on topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing.
- Facilitate family sessions.
- Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions based on individual interests and expertise.
- Use de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk.
- Maintain and promote healthy boundaries.
- Promote and protect each patient's independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical wellbeing.
- Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions.
- Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges.
- Document safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated.
- Document clinical assessments as required.
- Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures.
- Remain current with required trainings and certifications.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Communicate respectfully, compassionately, and supportively with patients and colleagues.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through three BCBSAL medical plans, with improved rates, co-pays, and prescription benefits.
- Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and family legal services.
- Student loan repayment available for nurses and therapists.
- 401(k) plan through Voya.
- Paid time off.
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.
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Job Type
Full-time
