Outpatient Therapist-Licensed/Bartow, FL/1480/LC

Peace River Center; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center is seeking a licensed Outpatient Therapist in Bartow, FL, responsible for delivering assessment and therapy services for children and adults. This role demands a master's degree in mental health, alongside certifications as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT, and at least 2 years of experience.

The therapist will address a range of responsibilities, including therapy sessions and mental health evaluations, while maintaining compliance with PRC standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mental health field.
• Licensed as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conduct Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans with clients.
• Complete ongoing progress notes.

Skills

Understanding psychopathology of adults and children

Providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria

Therapy with evidence-based practice approaches

Consulting for co-occurring disorders

Strong written and verbal communication

Independently managing time

Clinical documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in the field of mental health

Tools

Electronic health record

Computer

Job description

Outpatient Therapist-Licensed/Bartow, FL/1480/LC

The outpatient therapist will be responsible for providing assessment and therapy services for both children and adults.

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Adhere to all PRC policies and Code of Conduct standards and at all times exhibit all PRC's Core Values.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
• Work independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations, as required.
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Ability to collect and enter demographic, insurance and other required information for registration.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as deemed necessary through evidence-based practice approaches.
• Complete ongoing progress notes and other necessary documentation through an electronic health record.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Make appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Conduct and complete Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans with clients.
• The position requires that the individual is in compliance with the standards set forth in the outpatient performance plan.
• Position requires that the individual maintain all mental health credentials and licensure.
• Position requires that the individual maintains compliance with all PRC training requirements.
• Position may require other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree in the field of mental health required.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.

Certifications:

LMHC, LCSW or LMFT required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Position requires that the individual generally understands the psychopathology of both adults and children as it relates to the DSM diagnostic manual.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria.
• Position requires that the individual can perform therapy with a variety of modalities to include evidence-based practice approaches.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing treatment for co-occurring disorders or is willing to learn the required techniques and interventions to provide the therapy.
• Position requires that the individual possess a high quality of written and verbal capabilities.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Position requires the individual to manage one's time efficiently.
• Position requires that written documentation through an electronic health record must be completed in a timely manner.
• Position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize various job functions.
• Position requires strong clinical documentation skills.

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

None

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, email, electronic health record

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Datis, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization

Supervisory Relationship(s)

None

Fast paced work environment.

The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions such as communicable diseases and physical/verbal abuse from an out-of-control patient/client.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.