Full-Time Therapist

Ventura Services Florida; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System is seeking a Licensed Therapist to provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, plus treatment and discharge planning to support patient progress. Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm.

The role emphasizes strong communication, accurate documentation, and collaboration with in-house physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care and licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Must be in the process or have already obtained a license.
• Must maintain CPR and CPI certifications while employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrative and support staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Organizes & prioritizes work

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed (in progress or obtained)

PLPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Licensed Therapist

The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to include individual, family, and group extensive psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning to patients to further the patient's progress in treatment, according to Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System's mission, goals, and philosophy of care. Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm.

Education

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Must be in the process or have already obtained a license. Must have one of the following: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW. Must maintain certifications in CPR and CPI while employed.

Work Experience

Experience working in the mental health and substance abuse field preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Willingness and ability to work with a dully diagnosed patient population. Should be computer literate. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner and within procedural guidelines. Organizes and prioritizes work.

Interpersonal Skills

Must possess good interpersonal skills to develop rapport with patients, their family members, and referral sources. Must be able to work cooperatively with in-house physicians, and administrative, clinical and support staff members. Displays self-direction by actually seeking solutions to problems. Seeks out and offers new ideas for improving processes. Deals constructively with stress.

General Performance Criteria

Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer's co-worker's and organization's confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers.

Travel Requirements

None

Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of licensing and certification boards in a timely fashion and as outlined in Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System's mission, The Joint Commission standards, and Performance Improvement monitors.