Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare seeks a licensed mental health professional to lead inpatient clinical care. You will provide evidence-based therapies (DBT, CBT) to adolescents and adults, participate in treatment planning, and liaise with court personnel for Baker Act cases.

You will mentor student interns and coordinate with the Manager/Social Services. The role requires a Master’s degree in mental health and two years post-master’s experience, plus Florida licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health specialty from an accredited university.
• Two years of relevant post-master's degree work experience in social work or human services.
• Licensed as a mental health professional (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical treatments to patients and families to stabilize mental health or substance use disorders.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapies to adolescents and adults.
• Lead interdisciplinary treatment planning, assessments, and discharge planning on inpatient units.
• Participate in Baker Act proceedings, prepare court summaries, and liaise with court personnel.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and educate patients and families on coping strategies.
• Serve as lead clinician for an assigned inpatient unit and supervise student interns.
• Mentor interns and coordinate educational activities with the Manager/Social Services.
• Represent the Behavioral Health Center at educational/community events.

Skills

DBT

CBT

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Court liaison

Education

Master’s degree in mental health specialty

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare seeks a licensed mental health professional to lead inpatient clinical care. You will provide evidence-based therapies (DBT, CBT) to adolescents and adults, participate in treatment planning, and liaise with court personnel for Baker Act cases.

You will mentor student interns and coordinate with the Manager/Social Services. The role requires a Master’s degree in mental health and two years post-master’s experience, plus Florida licensure.