THERAPIST (LICENSED) - Full Time

UHS•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is seeking a licensed Therapist to provide therapeutic services to residents. The Therapist conducts counseling sessions with individuals, families, and groups; gathers psychological histories; assesses therapeutic needs; and develops treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. The Therapist serves as a primary contact and advocate for residents and families during the resident’s stay, and coordinates discharge planning with the treatment team, family, and outside agencies. The role includes individual psychotherapy at least once per week for each resident on the individual caseload, general group psychotherapy at least four times per week, and specialized groups as assigned. Therapists assess clinical needs, select appropriate interventions, coordinate care, document services according to facility policy, and adapt their approach to residents’ age-specific behaviors and psychosocial development. The position may require responding to crisis interventions.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or a related field.
One year of direct clinical experience specific to family, individual, and group therapy with children and/or adolescents.
Current Florida license, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMFTI, LMHC, or LMHCI.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document assessments, treatment planning, and interventions clearly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with interdisciplinary treatment team members, managed care representatives, children, adolescents, adults, and resident families.
Knowledge of individual, group, and family therapy dynamics and techniques related to cultural, social, economic, communication, and role expectations within family systems.
Knowledge of clinical assessment skills and treatment strategies within an overall treatment plan.
Knowledge of human development over the life span.

Nice To Haves

For specialized issues or treatment modalities, specific training in abuse-reactive treatment, sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, vocational therapy, play therapy, art therapy, or relaxation therapy.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions for residents on the individual caseload at least once per week.
Conduct general psychotherapy sessions for residents on the group caseload at least four times per week, selecting and delivering appropriate group interventions based on clinical needs.
Conduct specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Establish rapport, gather relevant data, assess client readiness for treatment and change, and determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
Coordinate with the treatment team, families, and residents in the family caseload to implement discharge planning.
Recognize behaviors associated with common psychiatric diagnoses and use appropriate intervention techniques.
Complete documentation required by facility policy.
Evaluate age-specific behaviors, motor skills, and psychological norms; recognize residents’ psychosocial development and adapt the therapeutic approach accordingly.
Serve as a primary contact and advocate for residents and families during the resident’s stay.
Liaise with outside agencies and individuals to develop and coordinate discharge planning.