Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2025
Status: Full-Time
Shift Details: Days
Job Summary
Baptist Medical CenterMental Health Therapist to join our TEAM is hiring a. This is a Full Time Days hybrid (2-3 days in person) opportunity working with our Geriatric | Adult population.
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
*Florida LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT required*
If you're interested in this Full-Time virtual opportunity Mental Health Therapist position, please apply today!
Education Required
Master's Degree
Education Preferred
Master's Degree
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
Baptist Behavioral Health
various locations
Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.
Why Baptist Health?
There's no better place to practice your passion than here on Florida's First Coast.
Reputation
Physicians and providers choose Baptist Health because of our outstanding reputation for quality, safety, and excellence in patient care. Our modern facilities and offices provide a supportive and advanced environment where you can succeed in delivering top-notch care to our patients.
Local Governance
Baptist Health stands out from the rest in Northeast Florida as the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system. This unique distinction ensures that money stays in the region and is reinvested into our health care services, hospitals, cutting-edge technology, skilled staff and community programs, all with the aim of improving the health and wellness of our community.
Belonging
Baptist Health is committed to fostering belonging and respect, where differences and new ideas make us stronger and all people feel valued. One way we do this is by bringing together those who share common interests or life experiences through 10+ Employee Resource Groups.
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