Licensed Primary Therapist-Veterans & First Responders Program

Beach House Center for Recovery; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Beach House Center for Recovery in Juno Beach, FL seeks a Florida-licensed primary therapist for the Veterans & First Responders Program. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, outpatient and group therapies, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support veterans and first responders.

The ideal candidate is a military veteran or has deep understanding of veteran culture, with strong assessment, treatment planning, and crisis-intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical field required.
• Florida LMHC/LMFT/LCSW license required.
• Experience with veterans and trauma preferred.
• Strong communication and crisis-intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to veterans, first responders, and other assigned patients.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on clinical assessment.
• Complete ongoing clinical assessments and documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
• Coordinate discharge and continuing-care planning with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Veterans care

Group therapy

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology or social work

Florida LMHC/LMFT/LCSW license

Tools

EHR software

EMR systems

Job description

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Licensed Primary Therapist-Veterans & First Responders Program

200-2 THERAPISTS FULL TIME Juno Beach, FL, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 1613

Beach House Center for Recovery is a well-established treatment facility in Palm Beach County that offers a full continuum of care to adults struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Our goal is to give patients the freedom they have been waiting for by placing an emphasis on the healing power of love and connection.
We are currently looking for a Florida Licensed Therapist to join our specialized Freedom First Program, providing clinical services to veterans, first responders, and other individuals who may be experiencing trauma, substance use disorders, mental health concerns and co-occurring conditions.

The ideal candidate is a military veteran and Florida-licensed mental health professional that can bring both clinical expertise and an understanding of military culture and the unique experiences of veterans to the therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to veterans, first responders, and other assigned patients
• Facilitate trauma-informed and recovery-focused therapeutic groups
• Identify and address underlying clinical issues contributing to mental health and substance use concerns
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical assessment
• Complete ongoing clinical assessments and documentation in accordance with facility, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions appropriate for veterans and individuals with co-occurring disorders
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support as indicated
• Coordinate discharge and continuing-care planning with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, nursing, case management, behavioral health, and other clinical team members
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Participate in clinical meetings, treatment team meetings, supervision, and other required facility activities
• Promote a therapeutic environment that recognizes military culture, service-related experiences, trauma, resilience, and recovery

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Understanding of military culture and the unique challenges that may affect veterans and their families
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment
• Ability to effectively facilitate individual, family, and group therapy
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and crisis-intervention skills
• Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support best practices and positive patient outcomes
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Military veteran strongly preferred
• Candidates with direct military experience and an understanding of veteran culture are encouraged to apply
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability preferred

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Juno Beach, FL 33408: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's with a clinical major (Required)
• FL License-LMHC, LMFT or LCSW (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Use and and/or Mental Health Disorder Therapist: 1 year (Preferred)

All candidates offered a position must consent to a comprehensive background check including employment history, education verification, criminal records, driving history and other relevant checks.

A pre-employment drug screen is also required as part of the hiring process.