Behavioral Health Therapist

AdventHealth; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist in Sanford, Florida. The role involves assessing patients, providing counseling, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients facing substance use and mental health challenges. Join AdventHealth to thrive professionally and contribute to community wellbeing.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Insurance

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Requires LCSW or LMHC certification.
• 1+ years of experience in clinical social work or counseling.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs psycho-social assessments and provides psychotherapy.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Facilitates therapeutic groups and maintains professional competencies.

Skills

Empathy

Therapeutic skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
  
  

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Sanford, Hope and Healing Center

The Role You’ll Contribute

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is key member of the healthcare team working with patients and their families to help manage the difficulties of substance use and behavioral health. The therapist utilizes therapeutic skills to assess patients for psycho-social and economic barriers that interfere with the attainment of their healthcare goals. The therapist works closely with care managers, physicians, nursing staff, and spiritual support for patients and families with counseling services, crisis intervention, patient and parent/spouse coping, bereavement, and substance use issues for continuity of care within the AdventHealth System. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

Performs intake and psycho-social assessments on patients and families and provides psychotherapy to patients and families coping with substance use and mental health disorders.

Maintains comprehensive community resources and networks to assist patients and families as they transition back to the community

Completes daily workflow and processes as assigned by the clinical manager or designee, ensuring all tasks are executed in accordance with federal, state and local standards, as well as, departmental protocols, AdventHealth Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Facilitates age appropriate therapeutic groups on residential unit and IOP in accordance with department standard/protocol.

Provides family therapy as indicated for patients on residential unit and IOP in accordance with department standard/protocol

Conducts daily clinical rounding and individual therapy sessions for patients in accordance with department standard/protocol

Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in establishing/documenting psycho-social determinants to attainment of safe discharges to ensure each patient has completed discharge plans as indicated upon release from the program.

Provides daily documentation of clinical and case management services in accordance with department standard/protocol

Performs discharge planning/post-acute care coordination

Maintains professional competency by participating in continuing education and appropriate learning experiences, both internally and externally. Attends pertinent conferences and seminars regarding clinical social work and behavioral health. Applies local, state, and federal programs to assist with appropriate referrals and coordination of post-acute care

Participates in the development of programs to support patients and families dealing with substance use and behavioral health disorders.

Acts as patient advocate for patient needs within the community.

Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing a clinical treatment plan.

Follows up with patients in post-acute environment to ensure compliance with discharge plan post hospitalization

Performs additional duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• One plus years of experience in clinical social work or counseling
• State of Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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