Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health, Baptist Downtown

Job Summary

Baptist Medical CenterMental Health Therapist is hiring a to join our team. This is a 40 hour a week, daytime position working Monday - Friday in-person at our Jacksonville-Downtown location.

This position is with the Pediatric PHP/IOP program, serving adolescents aged 13-17 as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

As a Mental Health Therapist, your responsibilities will include:

· Conducting intake assessment, individual, group and family sessions.

· Identifying risk factors, screening criteria and interventions for patients with special precautions including suicide, self-injury and aggression.

· Diagnosing based on DSM criteria, developing treatment plans and providing clinically indicated, evidenced based treatment.

· Effectively developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families.

· Documenting treatment progress in keeping with Joint Commission standards.

· Communicating with multi-disciplinary team and other providers to ensure collaborative care and service continuity.

** 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 in-person Mental Health Therapist position, please apply today!

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.

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.