Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Based on experience and licensure
Position Summary:
Compassion Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our Residential team in Hollywood, FL. The Primary Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, facilitating clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care for clients with behavioral health and substance use disorders. Caseloads are capped at 11 clients to ensure quality of care and clinical effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual therapy sessions for assigned clients (minimum 1x per week per client).
- Facilitate daily group therapy sessions in accordance with CBHs clinical curriculum.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams including medical, psychiatric, and case management staff.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, client staffing, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with DCF and Joint Commission standards.
- Communicate regularly with families, referral sources, and outside providers as clinically appropriate.
- Monitor client progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field required.
- Active Florida license or registered intern status (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI) preferred.
- Experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation.
Schedule & Compensation:
- Full-time, Sunday through Thursday
- Competitive salary based on experience and licensure
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and professional development support
About CBH:
Compassion Behavioral Health is a licensed and accredited mental health and substance abuse treatment facility offering a continuum of care including Intensive Inpatient, Residential, PHP, IOP, and Outpatient services. Our team is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and healing environment.