Therapist

Ventura Services Florida; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive PHP is seeking a Licensed Therapist to deliver direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, and to develop treatment and discharge plans aligned with the organization’s mission and standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, active licensure or progression toward licensure (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW), and maintenance of CPR and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must be in the process or have already obtained licensure (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW).
• Must maintain CPR and CPI certifications while employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Develop treatment and discharge plans to guide patient progress.
• Coordinate with in-house physicians and staff to ensure integrated care.
• Adhere to licensing boards, Joint Commission standards, and performance improvement monitors.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensure in progress or attained (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to include individual, family, and group extensive psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning to patients to further the patient’s progress in treatment, according to Progressive PHP’s mission, goals, and philosophy of care.

Education:

Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field. Must be in the process or have already obtained a license. Must have one of the following: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW. Must maintain certifications in CPR and CPI while employed.

Work experience:

Experience working in the mental health and substance abuse field preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Willingness and ability to work with a dually diagnosed patient population. Should be computer literate. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner and within procedural guidelines. Organizes and prioritizes work.

Interpersonal Skills:

Must possess good interpersonal skills to develop rapport with patients, their family members, and referral sources. Must be able to work cooperatively with in-house physicians, and administrative, clinical and support staff members. Displays self-direction by actually seeking solutions to problems. Seeks out and offers new ideas for improving processes. Deals constructively with stress.

General Performance Criteria:

Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer’s co-worker’s and organization’s confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers.

Travel Requirements:

None

Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of licensing and certification boards in a timely fashion and as outlined in Progressive PHP’s mission, The Joint Commission standards, and Performance Improvement monitors.