Outpatient Therapist- Licensed

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare; Kissimmee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a licensed LMHC contractor to provide outpatient therapy for adults and children, including individual, group, couples, and family sessions, aligned with DSM-5 guidelines. The role requires strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical and treatment teams.

Candidates must hold FL LMHC and have 2+ years of experience; responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality and adhering to agency

Qualifikationen

• Must hold FL LMHC license with minimum two years’ clinical experience.
• Knowledge of DSM-5, Baker Act laws, Medicaid requirements, and DCF standards.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
• Proficient in MS Office and standard office software.

Aufgaben

• Assess patient needs and treatment concerns at admission and continuously during outpatient treatment.
• Develop treatment plans with measurable goals tailored to each patient.
• Plan and deliver individual and group interventions to support therapeutic goals.
• Document patient status, responses to interventions, and progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Program Director, and treatment team for multidisciplinary care.
• Review and sign clinical documentation; provide feedback on documentation quality.
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy as needed.
• Address mental health and substance use issues through targeted interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency policies.

Kenntnisse

DSM-5 knowledge

Baker Act Law

Medicaid requirements

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Report writing

Public speaking

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Kissimmee, FL 34741

Position Type: Contractor

Summary

Provide therapeutic services to Adult and Children Outpatient clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the Outpatient Programs and continuously assess throughout the patient’s treatment.
• Develop treatment plans addressing the specific needs of the patient with individualized and measurable goals for treatment.
• Plan, prepare, and execute individual and group interventions to assist the patients in reaching their therapeutic goals.
• Complete the necessary documentation regarding the patient’s status, responses to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Staff cases with Medical Director, Program Director, and the treatment team to provide effective multidisciplinary treatment.
• Assist Clinical Director with reviewing and signing clinical documentation for unlicensed staff.
• Provide professional feedback to clinicians regarding quality of documentation and treatment.
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy as needed to address the specific goals of the patients.
• Provide individual, group and family interventions for mental health and substance use issues as appropriate.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Park Place Behavioral Health Care.
• Attend all mandatory training per agency policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Perform other duties required by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of FL as a LMHC with a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of DSM-5, Baker Act Law, Medicaid requirements and standards, DCF requirements and standards.
• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population.
• Ability to work face‑to‑face with consumers in a fast paced and often stressful environment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
• Computer skills: Must have intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Requirements

• A valid Class E Drivers’ License for driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
• Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
• PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Therapist Position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.

In case of emergencies or business needs, this position may require to work remote.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.