The Florida House·Deerfield Beach, Florida
The Clinical Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services to adults in an Intensive Outpatient Program, including facilitating therapeutic groups and individual counseling. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.
Join Our Team as a Clinical Therapist IOP at FHE Health!
FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We specialize in addictive disorders [https://fherehab.com/resources/why-addiction-is-a-disease/] and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression [https://fherehab.com/mental-health-rehab/depression/], anxiety [https://fherehab.com/mental-health-rehab/anxiety/], and traumatic disorders [https://fherehab.com/mental-health-rehab/trauma/]. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population. We provide innovative treatment by creating an environment that promotes healing and optimized learning.
FHE Health is a facility licensed [https://fherehab.com/affiliations-and-accreditations/] by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We are accredited by both the JOINT Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
We are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Deerfield Beach’s Best Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. We are not conventional; we are at the forefront of a medically integrated, modern, scientific, and technological approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment, delivering progressive services not seen in the behavioral health market.
As an eight-time "Top Workplace" award winner, we take pride in offering an innovative and collaborative work culture where compassion meets excellence.
The IOP Clinical Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services to adults participating in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The therapist is responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating group and individual therapy, coordinating care, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to promote recovery, symptom stabilization, relapse prevention, and successful transition to lower levels of care.
What You'll Do
Facilitate 3–5 therapeutic groups per week.
Provide individual counseling for clients transitioning into IOP level of care.
Conduct family counseling when appropriate.
Complete LOCUS assessments to support level-of-care determinations.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
Facilitate psychoeducational, process, DBT, CBT, trauma-informed, relapse prevention, and skills-based groups.
Provide weekly individual therapy sessions and family sessions as clinically indicated.
Complete crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments utilizing evidence-based tools.
Monitor client progress and determine medical necessity for continued treatment.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, referral sources, and community agencies.
Prepare discharge summaries and continuing care plans.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical supervision.
Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.
What You Need
Master’s degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, or closely related behavioral health field.
Current Florida licensure as an LCSW or LMHC (or applicable state license if outside Florida).
Minimum of two years of clinical experience providing behavioral health treatment.
Experience facilitating group therapy.
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Take the Next Step in Your Career! Be part of a team that’s redefining behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about helping people heal and thrive, apply today!
Work Schedule • Sunday -Thursday • Hours: 1pm to 9pm
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and current Florida licensure as an LCSW or LMHC. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and proficiency in facilitating group therapy are required.
Market context
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