Orlando Health·Orlando, Florida
The therapist will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop diagnostically driven treatment plans for traumatized children and their families. They are responsible for providing various clinical interventions, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate medical records within a healthcare setting.
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Works with patients to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The Healing Tree is a therapeutic center for traumatized children supported by Arnold Palmer Hospital.
What you will do Develops 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.
Diagnoses biopsychosocial functioning, disability, and impairment for the age-appropriate patient/family.
Develops treatment intervention plans with clinical impressions.
These plans are diagnostically driven, and outcomes focused with the patient/family and healthcare team.
Develops 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.
Initiates Baker Act.
Facilitates Marchman Act when appropriate.
Facilitates patient’s psychosocial adjustment along the continuum of care and transition to next level of care.
Provides mental health education, information, consultation, and professional support regarding patient/family needs to the healthcare team members and colleagues within the department.
Demonstrates initiative and leadership in developing mental health services which respond to patient care demands.
Identifies practice based on continuous quality improvement.
Maintains an up-to-date, accurate and appropriate record of mental health activities in patients’ medical chart, which does not violate confidentiality.
Meets department/hospital expectations of growth goals set forth by coaching plans.
Ability to perform independently and provides clinical practice in a health care setting.
Ability to supervise and participates 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.
Maintains and enhances knowledge of human growth and development of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations through educational opportunities and meets expectations set forth by hospital and departmental standards.
Pursues opportunities for obtaining continuing education as set by department policy.
Involved in strengthening the community through participation in local, regional, state, or national activities.
Master’s degree. 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 Marriage and Family Therapist; or, Maintains Florida state (Chapter 491 Florida Statutes) licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor; or, Maintains Florida state (Chapter 491) Florida Statutes) licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid Florida state license as an LMFT, LMHC, or LCSW. Two years of direct clinical experience, preferably in a health or mental health setting, is preferred.
Market context
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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