Mental Health Therapist (Per Diem, Flexible Schedule)

Preferra Insurance; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferra Insurance in Miami operates an outpatient psychiatry program. The role oversees and provides behavioral therapy and healthcare services, with flexible days/evenings to support patients.

The ideal candidate holds a master's in mental health, FL licensure (LMHC or LMFT), CPR/BLS, CPI training, background check, and 2–3 years of therapy experience with children/adolescents. You will perform psychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, billing, and coordinate care with partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health field is required.
• 1+ year experience in individual, group and family therapy with pediatric population preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with outside agencies for continuity of care.
• Complete initial psychosocial evaluation with DSM‑V diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Complete billing, documentation, and progress notes after each visit; ensure alignment with treatment goals.
• Inform Chief Psychologist of patient care concerns.
• Provide evidence‑based psychological intervention to patients and families.
• Submit billing information promptly and maintain organized records.
• Provide supervision and monitoring of behavioral health patients; apply CPI when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Experience in pediatric therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

Job description

Description

*** Position requires flexible schedule: days and evenings, weekdays and/or weekends as needed to support***

Job Summary

Oversees and provides behavioral individual and/or family therapy and healthcare services through the outpatient clinic.

Job Specific Duties

• Acts as liaison and maintains contacts with other outside agencies for continuity of care.
• Completes an initial psychosocial evaluation including a DSM-V diagnosis, clinical observations and recommendations in the form of a treatment plan.
• Completes billing, documentation, and progress notes immediately /after each visit. Ensures documentation is reflective of the patients' treatment goals and patients' response to therapy.
• Informs Chief Psychologist of patient care concerns.
• Provides evidence based psychological intervention and assessment to patient and families.
• Submits required information for billing immediately after service provided and maintains organized records easily accessed in case of discrepancies.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's degree mental health field required.
• State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) required within 180 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II finger printing background required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in individual, group and family therapy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Master's degree in mental health field required.
• At least 1 year experience in individual, group and family therapy with a pediatric population preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan for treatment, education or nutrition and to evaluate patient's response to the implementation of the plan.

Job:

Psychiatry

Department:

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM-2100-631000

Job Status:

Professional