Behavioral Health Therapist
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Job Location:
Key West, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
- Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
- Monthly Housing Stipend- up to $499/ month
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Role: Behavioral Health Therapist
Location: Lower Keys Medical Center - Key West FL
Schedule: Full time Days
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to support the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients. This role is responsible for conducting functional assessments developing treatment plans leading therapeutic interventions and facilitating discharge planning to ensure continuity of care. The Behavioral Health Therapist plays a key role in patient and family engagement crisis intervention and care coordination across the continuum.
Essential Functions
- Completes timely and accurate psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations for assigned patients.
- Develops individualized plans of care based on patient needs and actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Communicates effectively with patients families medical providers referral sources and community partners to support coordination and continuity of care.
- Facilitates therapeutic interventions including individual group and/or family therapy based on scope of practice and patient needs.
- Supports discharge planning and resource navigation for post-hospital care.
- Documents all clinical interventions and communications in accordance with facility state and federal regulations.
- Participates in staff development orientation and education of assigned personnel or students.
- Responds appropriately to crisis situations including implementation of de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.
- Reports and documents unexpected incidents or adverse events supporting investigations and corrective actions when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related behavioral health field required
- 1-3 years prior behavioral health experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of human behavior symptoms of mental illness and therapeutic interventions.
- Proficient in de-escalation crisis management and stress reduction techniques.
- Strong understanding of managed care and community resource coordination.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Skilled in documentation communication and patient education.
Licenses and Certifications
- LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required or
- LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- De-escalation training certification within 30 days of hire required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
