Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PRN Weekends, Baptist Downtown
Date Posted: Aug 04, 2026
Status: PRN
Shift Details: Weekends Only (United States of America)
Job Summary
Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in our Inpatient Behavioral Health unit at Baptist Downtown. This is a PRN Weekends shift opportunity.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), you will assess psychosocial needs and provide services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being and continued access to services and resources in the community. Overall, this LMHC contributes to the care of patients by addressing their social and emotional needs, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy within a behavioral health setting.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), you will be responsible for:
- Assess psychosocial needs and provides services that enhance patient functioning, emotional well-being and continued access to services and resources in the community.
- Facilitates group and individual therapies on an inpatient behavioral health unit
- Completes documentation as required for regulatory purposes (Baker Act, clinical documentation)
- Assists with safety planning
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Experience:
- 3-5 Years Experience in Mental Health field Required
- 1-2 years Individual Counseling Experience Required
- 1-2 years Group Counseling Experience Required
- 1-2 years Assessment and Diagnostic Experience Required
- Less than 1 year Case Management Experience Required
Education & Credential Requirements:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor required
- Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or related degree
** A valid Florida LMHC is required for this role, registered interns will not be considered**
If you're interested in this PRN Weekends, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) opportunity at Baptist Downtown please apply now!
Education Required
MS
Education Preferred
MA
Experience
- Assessment and Diagnostic Experience
- Individual Counseling Experience
- Group Counseling Experience
- Experience in Mental Health field
- Case Management Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor - DOH
Location
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.