Therapist, Crisis Unit

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

FMLA Leave

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Park Place Behavioral Health Care in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist to provide therapeutic services to adults and children in crisis units. A 4-year degree in a mental health field and at least two years of related experience are required.

The role requires strong interpersonal and documentation skills, with proficiency in MS Office and electronic health records. Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Profession with a minimum of two years experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of DSM-V, Baker Act Law, Medicaid requirements and standards.
• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office and electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the crisis units and throughout treatment.
• Develop treatment plans with individualized and measurable goals for treatment.
• Plan, prepare, and execute group and individual interventions to reach therapeutic goals.
• Complete required documentation regarding client’s mental status, interventions, and progress.
• Staff cases with Program Director and treatment team for multidisciplinary care.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy to address clients’ goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Attend mandatory training and adhere to agency policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation ability

MS Office Suite

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Profession

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kissimmee, FL 34741

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree/ BA/BS

About Us

At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients.

We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful.

We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide.

Why work with us?

We offer more than just a job. We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• FMLA Leave
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About the role

SUMMARY: Provide therapeutic services to clients in the Adult and Children Crisis Units.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess client’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the adult and children crisis units and continuously throughout the client’s treatment.
• Develop treatment plans addressing the specific needs of the client with individualized and measurable goals for treatment.
• Plan, prepare, and execute group and individual interventions to assist the clients in reaching their therapeutic goals.
• Complete the necessary documentation in the required time frame regarding the client’s mental status, responses to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Staff cases with Program Director and the treatment team to provide effective multidisciplinary treatment.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy to address the specific goals of the clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients.
• Attend all mandatory training per agency policy.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Park Place Behavioral Health Care.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Must have self-management skills, ability to adapt in situations involving uncertainty, and to respond to challenging situations with confidence.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and provide feedback, respond to non-verbal cues of clients, and the ability to express ideas or topics clearly while in session.
• Must have excellent documentation ability as position requires high volume of written documentation.
• Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record, Microsoft office software, and insurance verification websites.

Qualifications, Education, and/Or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Profession with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of DSM-V, Baker Act Law, Medicaid requirements and standards, DCF requirements and standards.
• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population.
• Ability to work face-to-face with consumers in a fast paced and often stressful environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Requirements

• A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
• Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
• PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk or hear.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We also participate with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all employment backgrounds. Please refer to this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com