Therapist

Company: Addiction And Mental Health Services Llc
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

TherapistREPORTS TO: Lead TherapistFLSA STATUS: ExemptEMPLOYEE LEVEL: 3 (Exempt No Direct Reports)COMPENSATION:OVERVIEW: As a Therapist, you will have a primary role in the planning and delivery of evidence based treatment to a cohort of adult and/or adolescent patients with behavioral health disorders. You will conduct therapeutic sessions with individuals, groups, and families. You will use your understanding of different therapy modalities; motivational interviewing (MI); and the tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help patients progress towards their goals and live out their best future.You will work closely with counselors, case managers, and the entire treatment team in a supportive, team-based approach that models collaborative, solution-based problem solving, and authentic communication.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patientsAssess and document risk of harm to self or othersDevelop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframesCollaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercareConduct individual therapy sessions with patientsLead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeingFacilitate family sessionsDevelop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertiseLeverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA riskMaintain and promote healthy boundariesPromote and protect each patients independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well beingComplete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessionsUpdate treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challengesCapture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiatedDocument all clinical assessments as requiredLearn and follow company-established policies and proceduresRemain current with all required trainings and certificationsReceive biweekly supervisionMaintain a professional appearance and demeanorPractice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleaguesOther duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No direct supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:Masters degree requiredExperience in addiction and mental healthExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Desire to work collaboratively with diverse team and patient population.The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:State CertificationPHYSICAL 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.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk; hear.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use close vision to see computer monitors and read documents.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.by Jobble

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