Behavioral Health Therapist I Pool
- BLS
- Driver's license
Open in 3 locations
BayCare Health System posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Florida
4 openWinter Haven, FL (opens on this page)
Pool · Posted 2w ago
Pool · Posted 3w ago
Pool · Posted 3w ago
Tampa, FL (opens on this page)
Pool · Posted 7mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $42.75 an hour, the middle half $33.19–$57.38, across 24 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $27.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist Pool to join our outstanding and compassionate team in Winter Haven Hospital- Behavioral Health !
- Facility: Winter Haven Hospital- Behavioral Health
- Location: Winter Haven, FL
- Status: Pool, Exempt: No
- Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Weekend Work: Every, weekend only shifts
- On Call: No
The Behavioral Health Therapist I is responsible for
- Meeting with patients to complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, as well as individual, group and family therapy as deemed appropriate for each individual patient.
- Conducting case management activities as well as discharge planning and maintains appropriate documentation.
- Providing appropriate therapeutic and educational interventions, services and is knowledgeable about community resources.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- This role requires a Master's prepared in the field of Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or other related field.
BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including: benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Required Certification/License
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Driver's License
- Driver's License LMFT (Marriage and Family), LMHC (Mental Health) or LCSW (Social Work) - Preferred
Required Education
- Master's in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field
Experience
- 2 years clinical related experience or 9 month internship. - Required
Come join our wonderful team!
This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
From BayCare Health System's job posting for Winter Haven, FL, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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