Behavioral Health Therapist

Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days per year

Paid holidays and birthday leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Evara Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist in Clearwater, FL. The role involves mental health screening, assessment, brief intervention, crisis support, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: Master’s degree in counseling or social work and an active Florida license (LCSW/LMHC) or eligibility, plus a current BLS certification. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree accredited by relevant program (e.g., social work, clinical mental health counseling).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Preference for healthcare setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and brief interventions using evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients and families.
• Coordinate care, referrals, and follow-up with care teams and providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records per policies and HIPAA.

Skills

Clinical licensure

BLS certified

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling/Social Work

Job description

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Behavioral Health Therapist

Pediatrics Full Time Allied Health Prof Clearwater, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3333

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.

At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community—we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.

Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.

About This Role:

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides mental health screening, assessment, brief intervention, crisis intervention and behavioral health management to patients of Evara Health. The Therapist works in collaboration with the patient, their family and with the patient’s primary care provider, using skills to help patients and their families address psychosocial problems related to and impacting their health and overall well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist help patients reach their patient-centered goals. As a member of a care team, the Behavioral Health Therapists supports Evara Health’s mission, vision and goals and are quality focused to enhance patient-centered care.

What You’ll Do:

• Behavioral Health Assessment & Therapy
  • Conduct initial screenings, psychosocial assessments, and patient evaluations using standardized tools and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
  • Provide brief therapeutic interventions, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support for patients experiencing grief, trauma, chronic health challenges, or life transitions.
• Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination
  • Help patients and families address barriers to care, understand treatment options, and navigate changes in health, family dynamics, and daily life.
  • Coordinate continuity of care, arrange follow-up appointments, and connect patients with internal and external referrals, community resources, and appropriate levels of care.
• Crisis Intervention & Community Programs
  • Assist with Baker Act processes and provide crisis support as needed.
  • Plan and implement psychosocial, community, and social programs in accordance with Evara Health grant requirements, contracts, and service mandates.
• Team Collaboration & Clinical Education
  • Collaborate with primary care teams, employees, and community partners to address care gaps, support treatment goals, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Participate in team huddles, meetings, committees, and case reviews; provide in-service presentations and serve as a resource to colleagues and community partners.
• Documentation, Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with established workflows, policies, and procedures.
  • Follow evidence-based standards of care and comply with Evara Health, HIPAA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements while delivering respectful, patient-centered service.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (e.g., social work, clinical mental health counseling)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting

Licenses, Certification, or Registration:

• Current, unrestricted Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Current BLS certification required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
• Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry-level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
• Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization-wide events, recognition, and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.

At Evara Health, our mission-driven work starts with our people. We know that delivering exceptional care to our communities is only possible when our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do. That commitment comes to life through an employee experience designed to build connection, recognize contributions, and make Evara Health a great place to work—from employee picnics and appreciation events to monthly theme days, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a team. We build on that culture with competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the important work our employees do while supporting their personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• Paid Holidays & Birthday: Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Professional Development & Education: Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities: Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career Growth & Advancement: Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health

At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.

If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Evara Health.

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .**