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Licensed Mental Health Thep Acute LMHC - Full Time - Lakeland

Orlando Health·Lakeland, Florida

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The therapist will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop diagnostically driven treatment plans for patients. They are responsible for providing various clinical interventions, managing crisis situations, and coordinating care across the continuum of health services.

Position Summary

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Mental Health Therapist Acute LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) works with patients to promote optimum mental and emotional health.

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is required or related field. Two (2) years of direct clinical experience preferable in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on population to be served in the assigned area. Maintains Florida state (Chapter 491 Florida Statutes) licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Handle with Care (HWC) Certification required for Behavioral Health Unit.

  • What you will do Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and clinical impressions responsive to age-appropriate patients/family needs and concerns.
  • Differential diagnosis of mental/emotional disorders using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
  • Diagnose biopsychosocial functioning, disability, and impairment for the age-appropriate patient/family.
  • Develop treatment intervention plans with clinical impressions.
  • The plan is diagnostically driven, and outcomes focused with the patient/family and healthcare team.
  • Develop an effective working relationship with patient/family to engage, collaborate, advocate and problem solve in order to support and enhance their mental health strengths and functioning ability.
  • Utilizes differential diagnostic skills and employs various clinical treatment interventions included but are not limited to crisis intervention, solution focused therapy, individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy, grief, and bereavement counseling, play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy and mental status exams.
  • Initiate Baker Act.
  • Facilitate Marchman Act when appropriate.
  • Facilitates patient’s psychosocial adjustment along the continuum of care and transition to next level of care.
  • Provide mental health education, information, consultation, and professional support regarding patient/family needs to the healthcare team members and colleagues within the department.
  • Demonstrate initiative and leadership in developing mental health services which respond to patient care demands.
  • Identify practice based on continuous quality improvement.
  • Maintain an up-to-date, accurate and appropriate record of mental health activities in patients’ medical chart, which does not violate confidentiality.
  • Meet department/hospital expectations of growth goals set forth by coaching plans.
  • Ability to perform independently and provide clinical practice in a health care setting.
  • Ability to supervise and participate in teaching within the department, hospital, and community.
  • Care coordination responsibilities and related functions as appropriate for your patient population.
  • When appropriate for the clinical setting, must have subspecialty credentialing i.e., sexual abuse, EMDR, CAP, CBT.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and enhance knowledge of human growth and development of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations through educational opportunities and meet expectations set forth by hospital and departmental standards.
  • Pursue opportunities for obtaining continuing education as set by department policy.
  • Involved in strengthening the community through participation in local, regional, state, or national activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required along with Florida state licensure as an LMHC or LMFT. Two years of direct clinical experience is preferred, and HWC certification is required for the Behavioral Health Unit.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Supervision
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Play Therapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Mental Status Exams
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Jul 22, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.

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