BHCM-LMHC/LCSW Naples

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions appropriate for post-acute and long-term care residents.
• Deliver behavior therapy and supportive interventions to address mood, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms.
• Carry out psychological and behavioral assessments to support diagnosis, care planning, and treatment goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, social services, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated behavioral health care.
• Participate in care planning meetings as needed and communicate treatment recommendations clearly to facility teams.
• Coordinate with internal PHA providers to support continuity of psychiatric and psychological care.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation within the EHR in accordance with PHA policies, billing requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Follow all AHCA, DCF, CMS, and Florida practice guidelines relevant to psychological and behavioral health care.
• Maintain ethical practice standards, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention, including managing acute changes in mental status, suicidality, aggression, or behavioral disturbances.
• Follow appropriate procedures for risk management, safety planning, and Baker Act protocols when indicated.
• Provide consultation and guidance to facility staff to enhance understanding of mental health conditions, behavioral strategies, and patient care approaches.
• Participate in staff education initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited institution.
• Active Florida independent license as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• Experience working with geriatric, medically complex, or post-acute care populations preferred.
• Experience with behavioral or cognitive interventions, crisis response, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.

Education, Consultation & Facility Support

• Provide consultation and guidance to facility staff to enhance understanding of mental health conditions, behavioral strategies, and patient care approaches.
• Participate in staff education initiatives as requested.

Professional Development

• Maintain required licensure, continuing education credits, and clinical competencies.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices, regulatory updates, and behavioral health standards relevant to post-acute care.

Work Environment & Schedule

On-site conducting screenings across assigned post-acute and long-term care facilities. 50% travel to buildings / 50% Working from home-office Monday–Friday with some flexibility based on facility and patient needs. (8am-5pm)

Credentialing Support

Credentialing support provided for payer enrollment.