Behavioral Health Therapist I

Behavioral Health Therapist I

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to join our outstanding and compassionate team in New Port Richey Child Treatment Center!

Facility: BayCare Behavioral Health, Child Treatment Center

Location: New Port Richey, FL

Status: Full-Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: Varies

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

The Behavioral Health Therapist I is responsible for:

• Meeting with patients to complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, as well as individual, group and family therapy as deemed appropriate for each individual patient.
• Conducting case management activities as well as discharge planning and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Providing appropriate therapeutic and educational interventions, services and is knowledgeable about community resources.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

* This role requires a Master's prepared in the field of Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or other related field.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including: benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Required Certification/License:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Driver's License
• Driver's License LMFT (Marriage and Family), LMHC (Mental Health) or LCSW (Social Work) - Preferred

Required Education:

• Master's in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field

Experience:

• 2 years clinical related experience or 9 month internship. - Required

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled