Primary Therapist

Company: Lifeskills Behavioral Health
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Who We Are About us : At Lifeskills Orlando, we offer an intimate and personalized environment with a lower staff-to-client ratio, ensuring individualized attention and real-time interventions. Located in downtown Orlando, our unique setting facilitates the implementation of our social integration model in high-stimulus environments, supported by our dedicated staff. At Lifeskills, we don’t just focus on the presenting condition, but rather on the underlying disorders by utilizing a comprehensive whole-person approach that serves at the foundation for true client-centered care. We treat adults of all genders, ages 18 and older. Our services are tailored to those who are resistant to medication, exhibit risk-taking behavior, and those who have undergone multiple treatment episodes. Lifeskills provides 24/7 nursing support in a structured and supportive therapeutic environment for the best possible care. Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Lifeskills South Florida, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for mental health disorders and behavioral health conditions. Since everyone has different experiences with mental health disorders, mental health therapies must be equally as unique to address those diverse needs. Working with qualified doctoral level clinicians at Lifeskills gives individuals the opportunity to develop personalized mental health treatment plans that address their needs and help them take the next step in their recovery. Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team, and our team is committed to our clients! What we offer $5000.00 sign on bonus Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education and Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental and Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life and ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave How You Will Make a Difference Essential Responsibilities Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs. Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports required for each client in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines. Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload. Monitors behavioral interventions for clients and provides skills coaching, as needed. Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate. Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients. Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes. Sets limits and hold boundaries in a kind and firm manner. Demonstrates effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other staff as needed. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge. Attends weekly clinical, consultation and business meetings; present cases to be discussed as pre-assigned. Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors. Communicates client progress with the referral source, family, parent, or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as appropriate. Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner. Communicates with referents, residents, and families appropriately and effectively. Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents. Addresses residents, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner. Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills. Additional Responsibilities Can be relied upon to be at work as scheduled and is rarely absent from work, notifying the supervisor if absent. Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests; adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the team. Attends and completes all trainings within assigned time frames as required by the facility. Provides consultation and coaching to direct care team members, as needed. Other duties as assigned. What We're Seeking Education and Experience Position requires a PhD, Psy.D, Ed.D in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology. Position requires a minimum of one (2) years’ experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferably with clients with mental health and substance use disorders, strongly preferred. Must have a valid Florida Department of Health license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist. Other Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and acceptable driving record. Clearance of TB test and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Lifeskills South Florida reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

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