Therapist (Tallahassee, FL)

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Tallahassee, FL

18h

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, using individual, group, and family sessions. The role applies therapy modalities including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to help patients progress toward their goals. The position also includes assessment, treatment planning, coordination of aftercare, clinical documentation, patient safety, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.

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 personal 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 well-being.
• 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 required clinical assessments.
• Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures.
• Remain current with required trainings and certifications.
• Receive biweekly supervision.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Communicate respectfully, compassionately, and supportively with patients and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three BCBSAL plans, improved rates and co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and access to a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental health support, including improved access to services and an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary pet, home, and auto insurance; family legal services; and other coverages.
• Student loan repayment available for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) plan through Voya.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time