Primary Therapist- TEMP

White Sands Treatment Center of Tampa LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

White Sands Treatment Center of Tampa LLC is seeking a Primary Therapist for a full-time temporary position in Florida. You will manage a patient caseload and deliver group, individual, and family therapy, while coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team.

Ideal applicants will have a Master's degree in a human services field and licensure in Florida; CAP or MCAP certifications are a plus, with CPR and weekend/holiday availability considered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Human Services field (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related)
• Florida Clinical Licensure: LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred
• CAP or MCAP certification preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience with mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders
• CPR certification maintained throughout employment
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation per regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other team members.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment goals accordingly.
• Educate patients and families about addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and resources.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Case management

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Florida licensure preferred LMHC/LCSW/LMFT

CAP/MCAP certification preferred

Job description

Description

As a Primary Therapist, ( FULL TIME Temporary position) you will be responsible for a patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy, conduct bio-psychosocial assessments. You will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the master treatment plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Therapist has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed; as well as, act as a liaison with the UR Department on all aspects of patient care.

An ideal applicant will have the ability to assist in monitoring and improving retention of patients for outcomes that support long-term recovery from addiction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment goals as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and available community resources.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field, including Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Florida Clinical Licensure: LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT (Preferred)
• CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) or MCAP (Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional) certification. (Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders.
• Current CPR certification (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Starting at $57,000.00 annually