Adolescent Residential Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical/dental/vision and Rx

Job summary

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, FL seeks a licensed Therapist to work with adolescents aged 11–17. The role includes individual, family, and group counseling, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The program focuses on healthy behaviors and successful transition back home. You will conduct interviews, assess needs, develop tailored treatment goals with monthly progress summaries, and collaborate with external agencies for discharge planning, serving as a primary contact for patients

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in social work or mental health counseling.
• Current Florida license such as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or Florida Registered Intern Licensure.
• 1 year direct clinical experience with children/adolescents in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Must be able to participate in physical restraint and Handle With Care Training on a semi-annual/annual basis.
• Level 2 AHCA Clearance required (background screening).

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling for individuals, families, and groups.
• Conduct interviews to gather psychological histories and assess needs.
• Develop tailored treatment goals with monthly progress summaries.
• Serve as primary contact and advocate for patients and families.
• Collaborate with external agencies to coordinate discharge planning with the team.

Skills

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Neurodivergent disorders

PTSD

Mood disorders

Bipolar

ODD/co-morbidities

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, FL seeks a licensed Therapist to work with adolescents aged 11–17. The role includes individual, family, and group counseling, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The program focuses on healthy behaviors and successful transition back home. You will conduct interviews, assess needs, develop tailored treatment goals with monthly progress summaries, and collaborate with external agencies for discharge planning, serving as a primary contact for patients