Primary Therapist

Prisma Recovery Center; Arborwood (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Job summary

PRISMA RECOVERY CENTER LLC in Florida is seeking a Primary Therapist to deliver individual, group, and family therapy within a mental health treatment facility. You will develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans while ensuring compliance with Florida DCF regulations, the Baker Act, and accrediting body standards.

The role focuses on patient stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness through evidence-based therapeutic practices, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and intake evaluations.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintain clinical documentation in the EHR and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and mental health risk assessments.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups on coping skills and wellness.
• Provide crisis intervention for psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Job Description: Primary Therapist

Position Title: Primary Therapist
Location: Mental Health Facility, Florida
Reports To: Program Supervisor/Clinical Director

Position Summary

The Primary Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to individuals in a mental health treatment facility, including assessment, counseling, group facilitation, and family therapy. This role develops, implements, and monitors individualized treatment plans while ensuring compliance with Florida DCF regulations, the Baker Act, and accrediting body standards (Joint Commission/CARF). The Primary Therapist supports patient stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness through evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and mental health risk assessments (suicide/self-harm screenings).
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups addressing coping skills, relapse prevention, trauma, and wellness.
• Provide crisis intervention for psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries meet DCF and accrediting body standards.
• Uphold confidentiality standards under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Document Baker Act-related assessments and proceedings when applicable.

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and support staff.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, families, and outside providers when appropriate.
• Provide clinical input for Baker Act hearings, court reports, and legal documentation as required.

Benefits available:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K