Behavioral Health Therapist I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Saint Petersburg, FL provides therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families facing mental health concerns. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support patient well-being and care outcomes.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, licensure upon hire, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, mental health, or a related field required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in a mental health setting or providing mental health therapy required.
• Active licensure in the practicing state required upon hire (LMSW, LGPC, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT accepted).
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience may be required.
• Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments, including psychosocial history, presenting concerns, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Use standardized tools and clinical interviews to gather clinical information.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops.
• Respond to client crises and provide immediate support and intervention.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers, social services, and community resources.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other records accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

What Awaits You:

• Opportunities for Career Growth - Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment - Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Job Summary

Provides therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families experiencing mental health concerns. Conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based interventions to support patient well-being and improve care outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Conduct mental health assessments, including psychosocial history, presenting concerns, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Use standardized tools and clinical interviews to gather clinical information.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops.
• Respond to client crises and provide immediate support and intervention.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers, social services, and community resources.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other records accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, mental health, or a related field required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in a mental health setting or providing mental health therapy required.
• Active licensure in the practicing state required upon hire (LMSW, LGPC, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT accepted).
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience may be required.
• Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and follow established procedures.

Salary Range: Minimum 30.64/hour - Maximum 49.02/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.