Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT) - Residential Treatment

Location: Lantana, Florida

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Tuesday-Saturday

Compensation: $75,000-$80,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, Retirement

Avento Health, a recruiting agency, is hiring on behalf of a behavioral health organization in Lantana, Florida for a full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist.

This is a strong opportunity for a licensed therapist who wants a Monday-Friday schedule, a manageable caseload of approximately 10 to 11 clients, and the chance to do meaningful clinical work with adults in a dual-diagnosis residential treatment setting.

The organization provides detox, residential, and limited PHP/IOP services, but this role is focused specifically on residential clients. The program serves a high volume of Medicaid clients and is well suited for a clinician who is confident in individual therapy, group therapy, assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation, and who works well in a structured, team-based environment.

The program is an accredited 55-bed treatment center serving adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Why Therapists Are Interested in This Role

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Full-time, stable on-site position
• Manageable individual caseload of approximately 10 to 11 clients
• Opportunity to work with adults in a dual-diagnosis residential treatment setting
• Role is focused on residential clients rather than PHP/IOP services
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful clinical work with clients facing both mental health and substance use challenges
• Experience working with a Medicaid-heavy adult behavioral health population
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and retirement

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides individual therapy, group therapy, clinical assessments, treatment planning, progress documentation, and discharge documentation for adult clients in a residential behavioral health setting. This position requires strong clinical judgment, timely documentation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role is ideal for a therapist who is comfortable working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including clients with complex psychosocial and Medicaid-related needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and group therapy to adult clients in a residential treatment setting
• Manage an individual caseload of approximately 10 to 11 residential clients
• Facilitate a caseload group one to two times per week
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in SunWave
• Support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Work effectively with adults who may present with high clinical, psychosocial, and case management needs
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to coordinated care planning
• Collaborate with clinical leadership, medical, nursing, operations, case management, and admissions teams
• Maintain ethical, professional, and client-centered standards of care

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or similar behavioral health license
• Experience providing therapy in a behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or residential treatment setting
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a structured treatment environment
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with substance use disorder populations
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Residential treatment experience
• Experience with dual-diagnosis or addiction treatment programs
• Experience working with Medicaid populations or clients with complex psychosocial needs
• Hands-on experience with SunWave
• Familiarity with treatment planning, medical necessity, and quality documentation standards

About the Opportunity

This position is with an accredited behavioral health program serving adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. While the organization offers detox, residential, and limited PHP/IOP services, this therapist role is dedicated to the residential population. The treatment environment is structured, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a focus on quality care, strong documentation, and coordinated clinical support.

About Avento Health

Avento Health is a recruiting agency that partners with healthcare and behavioral health organizations to connect them with strong clinical talent. We work closely with both clients and candidates to create thoughtful, aligned placements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avento Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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