Behavioral Health Therapist II

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to provide person-centered care and psychosocial support within a multidisciplinary team. You will evaluate needs, apply brief interventions, and guide clients to appropriate services to enhance emotional wellbeing.

The role emphasizes counseling, psychoeducation, and adherence to established standards of care while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a psychiatric related field required.
• Florida licensure as LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT required; CAP can substitute for the license.
• Minimum of five years' experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Ability to obtain AHCA level 2 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered and empathetic care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate psychosocial needs and apply brief, evidence-based interventions to improve functioning and emotional wellbeing.
• Offer counseling, psychoeducation, and facilitate access to appropriate services per care plans.

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric related field

Florida licensure: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (CAP substitute allowed)

5+ years of experience in behavioral health or social services

Ability to obtain AHCA level 2 clearance

Job description

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

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/