Behavioral Health Therapist II

Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's FPG Psychiatry department seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to join a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on person-centered care, evaluating psychosocial needs, and delivering brief interventions to support emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a psychiatric-related field required.
• Florida licensure as LCSW/LMHC/LMFT required (CAP may substitute).
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Ability to obtain level 2 AHCA clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered and empathetic care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate psychosocial needs and apply brief interventions to enhance emotional wellbeing.
• May provide counseling, psychoeducation, and access to services as agreed.
• Adhere to established standards of care in a hospital setting.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric related field

Job description

Department

FPG Psychiatry

Job Summary

Provides person-centered and empathetic care, evaluates psychosocial needs, uses brief interventions and evidence-based practices to enhance the individual's function and emotional wellbeing. May provide counseling, psychoeducation, and access to appropriate and agreed upon services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, adheres to established standards of care.

Required Qualifications

• Require a master's degree in psychiatric related field.
• Require Florida licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) with a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience may substitute for required license.
• Require a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health or social service setting.
• Require the ability to obtain a level 2 AHCA clearance.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/