Job Description

Therapist – Short Term Residential

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapist to join our Short Term Residential (SRT) program. This role provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients experiencing acute mental health crises, supporting stabilization and recovery. The Therapist plays a key role in treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and discharge coordination to ensure continuity of care.

About Us
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Minimum one (1) year of therapy experience with chronically mentally ill or dually diagnosed populations
• Strong knowledge of adult mental health and crisis intervention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3)+ years of clinical therapy experience
• Minimum one (1) year of therapy experience with chronically mentally ill or dually diagnosed populations
• Strong knowledge of adult mental health and crisis intervention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation

Duties and Responsibilities
Client Care & Therapeutic Services

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients in a short-term residential setting
• Conduct intake assessments and complete psychosocial evaluations within required timeframes
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within five (5) days of admission
• Review and update treatment plans regularly based on client progress
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare services

Crisis Support & On-Call Coverage

• Provide support during crisis stabilization periods
• Participate in on-call rotation to support CCSU as required

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in client records
• Complete progress notes and required reports in accordance with agency standards

Training & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in client records
• Complete progress notes and required reports in accordance with agency standards

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and stabilization techniques
• Understanding of chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Professional judgment, ethics, and confidentiality

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with clients
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment
• May require responding to crisis situations within the facility

Working Conditions

• Residential behavioral health setting
• Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms
• May require flexibility in schedule and on-call responsibilities

Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Timeliness and accuracy of documentation
• Client progress and successful stabilization outcomes
• Collaboration with treatment team
• Compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards

Schedule & Work Details
Full-Time Position
Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on organizational needs)
Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL)
Pay: $27/hour

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

Additional Information
Background check required
Drug-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.