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Behavioral Health Therapist II

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System logoSarasota Memorial Health Care SystemSarasota, FLFull timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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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 $34.24–$56.50, across 22 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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Medicare gives Sarasota Memorial Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Florida's hospitals average 3.0). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Florida hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Department

FPG Psychiatry

Job Summary

Provides person-centered and empathetic care, evaluates psychosocial needs, uses brief interventions and evidence-based practices to enhance the individual's function and emotional wellbeing. May provide counseling, psychoeducation, and access to appropriate and agreed upon services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, adheres to established standards of care.

Required Qualifications

  • Require a master's degree in psychiatric related field.
  • Require Florida licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) with a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience may substitute for required license.
  • Require a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health or social service setting.
  • Require the ability to obtain a level 2 AHCA clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

Required Licenses and Certifications

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Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

From Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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