Primary Therapist

Ambrosia Treatment Centers; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Primary Adolescent Therapist to provide high-quality clinical care to youths, implementing individual, group, and family therapies per treatment plans.

You will coordinate care, communicate with families and staff, and document according to regulatory standards. A Master’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience are required, with on-call responsibilities rotating among clinicians.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience with adolescents.
• 1–2 years of experience in outpatient, day treatment, residential or hospital setting.
• Excellent understanding of family systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check.
• Health insurance with no deductible or co-pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent comprehensive clinical care to adolescents.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy according to treatment plans.
• Coordinate all services for patient care and assist in crisis intervention.
• Effectively communicates relevant clinical information to patient, family, group, and staff.
• Completes all documentation according to Company and regulatory requirements.
• On call responsibility on rotating schedule with clinicians.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Background check

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field

Job description

Ambrosia’s Florida Drug Rehab and Florida Mental Health Treatment Careers

We pride ourselves in hiring compassionate individuals that are ready to provide quality care. Our goal is to create a warm working environment in which our employees feel respected and valued. In the end, we at Ambrosia Behavioral Health know that the happiness of our team leads to a higher rate of success in our clients. Check out our current job listings to see if you are the right fit for a position at one of our renowned addiction treatment facilities.

Rewarding Work in the Behavioral Health Field

At Ambrosia Behavioral Health, we believe there is nothing more fulfilling than helping others. Our team of addiction specialists works closely with those battling substance misuse and mental illness. In addition, we offer them essential structure and crucial support when they need it most. People trust us to help them or their loved ones because they know our hardworking staff will do everything to help them achieve a happy, sober life.

Purpose-Driven Culture

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is based on like-mind culture and positive personalities. We emphasize the importance of empathy, integrity, and unity to our employees. In fact, we consider ourselves to be less like co-workers and more like family. Our values include:

• Community: A strong sense of unity and inclusivity are everything to our center.
• Generosity: We believe in being generous with our time and kindness.
• Commitment: Our team members are dedicated to changing lives through comprehensive treatment.
• Resiliency: We never give up. Our staff members continue to strive for excellence no matter what.
• Compassion: We create a nurturing, judgment-free environment for all of our clients.
• Action: We do what we say we will as it is important to us that we are always living our truth.

Benefits of Working With Us

The future of our employees is important to us. That’s why we offer opportunities for growth and education. New employees have the opportunity to work closely with some of the most knowledgeable and skillful professionals in the industry.

Our team takes the treatment of addiction and mental illness seriously. Thus, this is why we want to ensure our employees are rewarded for their hard work. Moreover, along with professional development, reduced health insurance plans, and generous PTO, we are on a mission to set those who work with us up for success.

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At Ambrosia Behavioral Health, our team works together to create a better and brighter future for our clients. We offer a wide range of part-time and full-time positions at each of our locations. If you do not see a position that interests you below, please be on the lookout for future openings as we continue to grow and better our company.

Position: Primary Therapist

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Id: 419

# of Openings: 1

Primary Therapist

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents by combining cutting edge neuroscience and precision diagnostics with compassionate, evidence-based therapies. We provide individualized, holistic, trauma-informed care in a supportive and healing environment that improves patient outcomes and empowers patients toward long-term recovery.

Primary Adolescent Therapist

• Primary Therapist is responsible for providing excellent comprehensive clinical care to adolescents.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with written treatment plan based upon assessed needs.
• Coordinates all services for patient care and assists in crisis intervention.
• Effectively communicates relevant clinical information to the Patient, family, group, and Ambrosia staff.
• Completes all documentation according to Company and regulatory requirements.
• On call responsibility on a rotating schedule with all Clinicians.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human services field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience with adolescents.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in an outpatient, day treatment, residential and/or hospital setting.
• An excellent understanding of family systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check.
• Health insurance with no deductible or co-pay

Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM ( Medical Reviewer )

Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.