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Full-time Regular Kissimmee, FL, US

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission-oriented organization, we want to hear from you! Planned Parenthood of Florida is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician to join our talented team. This is a hybrid position providing both virtual/Telehealth services and in-person care at our Kissimmee health center.Candidates must be located in the Kissimmee area and able to report to the Kissimmee health center on designated in-person days. This position is open to both licensed and unlicensed clinicians who meet the applicable education and experience requirements.

You will be an integral part of our culture, which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility.

Our mission:

We believe that reproductive self-determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide exceptional, cutting-edge sexual and reproductive health care (including abortion), through education, advocacy, and clinical services that are affordable, accessible, and available to all people in the community, regardless of income, race, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation. Please visit us at www.ppfl.org to learn more!

Snapshot of key accountabilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician:

Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed clinical assessments and therapy using evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR (if certified).

Provide services through a hybrid model, including virtual/Telehealth services and in-person care at the Kissimmee health center, ensuring consistency in clinical quality, documentation, and care.

Address a wide range of behavioral health concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment issues, identity-related distress, and challenges related to social determinants of health.

Facilitate or co-facilitate group therapy sessions based on current patient needs and program priorities.

Conduct screenings and assessments for behavioral health and social determinant needs; document thoroughly using EHR templates.

Coordinate care planning and referrals internally and externally, leveraging platforms such as Unite Us.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, billing entries, and discharge summaries.

Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, supervision, wellness activities, onboarding of new staff or interns, and community outreach when needed.

Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including the potential for Saturday work in the future based on program and patient needs.

Experience/Education of the Behavioral Health Clinician:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Licensed or unlicensed clinicians will be considered. Florida licensure as an LMHC or LCSW is preferred for licensed candidates.

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience delivering brief, evidence-based therapy to diverse populations.

Experience with trauma-informed care and adaptability across virtual and in-person settings.

Preferred experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, perinatal mental health, or other specialty areas.

EMDR certification or other relevant clinical credentials preferred but not required.

Commitment to reproductive rights and the mission of Planned Parenthood.

Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Must be comfortable discussing sexuality, reproductive health, and related topics in an open, inclusive, and respectful manner.

Must meet all applicable training, supervision, CEU, and/or licensure requirements based on licensure status.

Must be located in the Kissimmee area and able to work both virtually and in person at the Kissimmee health center as scheduled.

Must have the flexibility to work Saturdays in the future, if needed.

What does it take to thrive here?

A strong commitment to our mission and values.

Ability to relate to and care for diverse populations and communities.

Strong emotional intelligence and clinical integrity.

Conscientious, detail-oriented, and thorough in documentation and service delivery.

Adaptable and dependable, with the ability to navigate both independent and collaborative work.

Professionalism, cultural humility, and a trauma-informed lens in all interactions.

Salary compensation: Starting at $70,000, with final compensation commensurate with experience, credentials, and licensure status.

Eligible for all applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days from your hire date.

Paid Time Off accrues immediately but cannot be used until after 90 full days of employment.

We value work-life balance, offering generous PTO and holidays, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities.

Planned Parenthood of Florida is a Drug Free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.