Therapist, Crisis Unit

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients. We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide. We offer more than just a job. We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. With 50 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with stability, flexibility, and purpose. This role provides therapeutic services to clients in the Adult and Children Crisis Units.

Requirements

Must have self-management skills, ability to adapt in situations involving uncertainty, and to respond to challenging situations with confidence.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and provide feedback, respond to non-verbal cues of clients, and the ability to express ideas or topics clearly while in session.
Must have excellent documentation ability as position requires high volume of written documentation.
Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record, Microsoft office software, and insurance verification websites.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Profession with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field.
Knowledge of DSM-V, Baker Act Law, Medicaid requirements and standards, DCF requirements and standards.
Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population.
Ability to work face-to-face with consumers in a fast paced and often stressful environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.

Responsibilities

Assess client’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the adult and children crisis units and continuously throughout the client’s treatment.
Develop treatment plans addressing the specific needs of the client with individualized and measurable goals for treatment.
Plan, prepare, and execute group and individual interventions to assist the clients in reaching their therapeutic goals.
Complete the necessary documentation in the required time frame regarding the client’s mental status, responses to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals.
Staff cases with Program Director and the treatment team to provide effective multidisciplinary treatment.
Provide individual, group and family therapy to address the specific goals of the clients.
Maintain confidentiality of clients.
Attend all mandatory training per agency policy.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Park Place Behavioral Health Care.
Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.