Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health, Baptist Downtown

Job Summary

Baptist Medical CenterMental Health Therapist to join our TEAM is hiring a. This is a Full Time Days opportunity working 40 hours/week Monday - Friday in office at our Jacksonville-Downtown. This position is for Pediatric PHP/IOP.

The Mental Health Therapist will conduct intake and assessment, assign diagnoses and develop treatment plan for patients referred for mental health services. Provide treatment that is clinically necessary and evidence-based. Complete authorization requests as needed and maintain up-to-date medical records. Maintain state professional licensure and credentialing with insurance panels. Ability to develop rapport with patients; assess and diagnose patients using DSM criteria; develop a treatment plan; document treatment progress in keeping with Joint Commission standards; efficient use of EMR.

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.

As a Mental Health Therapist, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting intake and assessment
• Assigning diagnoses and develop treatment plan for patients referred for mental health services.
• Providing treatment that is clinically necessary and evidence-based.
• Completing authorization requests as needed and maintain up-to-date medical records.
• Maintaining state professional licensure and credentialing with insurance panels.
• Ability to develop rapport with patients
• Assessing and diagnose patients using DSM criteria
• Developing a treatment plan
• Documenting treatment progress in keeping with Joint Commission standards
• Efficient use of EMR

** A valid Florida LCSW/LMHC/LMFT is required for this role, registered interns will not be considered**

If you're interested in this Full-Time virtual opportunity Mental Health Therapist position, please apply today!

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

• 1-2 years Clinical Experience

License and Certification

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Required Or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Required Or
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Required Or

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.