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Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPCC)

Brighter Day LLC
place Pensacola, 32595
local_atm $35 - $45 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Alzheimer's
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
Grief and Loss
Medication Management
Pharmacotherapy

About Job

Mental Health Therapist (LMFT/LPCC)

–Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Facilities

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

About Us:

Brighter Day is dedicated to enhancing the mental health and quality of life of individuals in long-term care, nursing homes, and other residential facilities. Our compassionate and professional team serves diverse populations, including the elderly and subacute residents, addressing their unique needs with tailored, evidence-based mental health services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Mental Health Therapist to provide essential therapeutic services to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and related settings. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of individuals who often face complex emotional, psychological, and cognitive challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to the unique needs of the residents.
  • Perform diagnostic assessments, including Alzheimer's screening, cognitive assessments, and psychological evaluations.
  • Develop and implement behavior management interventions and strategies for managing pain.
  • Support residents in adjusting to facility life and addressing grief, loss, or other emotional challenges.
  • Collaborate with facility staff, families, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Provide training and education for facility staff on behavioral health strategies and care best practices.
  • Maintain compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations, ensuring alternatives to psychotropic medications and restraints are prioritized.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Active Florida licensure as one of the following: LMFT/LPCC.
  • Strong understanding of the mental health needs of elderly and subacute populations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings.
  • Knowledge of dementia care and behavior management techniques.

Benefits:

  • Up to $3,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Brighter Day offers a variety of part-time options to our LMHCs and LMFTs on a W2 fee-for-service financial arrangements
  • Competitive Remuneration Package- Potential Income Range
  • Medical/Dental
  • Free CEU's
  • 401k
  • No On-Call, Nights, or Weekends
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Alzheimer's
Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
Grief and Loss
Medication Management

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
State/Federal Government
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Court / Court Ordered