Behavioral Health Counselor

Behavioral Health Clinician – Make an Impact!

If you love the idea of making an impact in your community with a strong, mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you! Planned Parenthood of Florida is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Behavioral Health team.

This is a full-time, hybrid position providing both virtual/Telehealth services and in-person care at our Kissimmee Health Center. The position is expected to begin with at least one onsite day per week, with the potential for additional onsite coverage as patient volume and program needs evolve. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Kissimmee and be able to report onsite as scheduled.

Candidates must currently hold an active Florida behavioral health credential as either a Registered Intern or independently licensed clinician. Registered Intern clinicians provide services under supervision while working toward independent licensure.

You will be an integral part of a culture that 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.

Visit Planned Parenthood of Florida to learn more.

Important: This position requires a Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment, pursuant to Chapters 408 and 435, Florida Statutes. Additional information is available through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Snapshot of Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health assessments and psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches appropriate to the clinician's training, experience, scope of practice, and scope of competence.
• Provide services through a hybrid model, including virtual/Telehealth care and in-person services at the Kissimmee Health Center.
• Provide treatment for behavioral health concerns appropriate to PPFL's outpatient scope of care, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment concerns, relationship concerns, identity-related distress, and reproductive and sexual health concerns.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group therapy based on patient needs, program priorities, and clinician competency.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments and complete documentation using established EHR workflows and templates.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate appropriate internal and external referrals and resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing documentation, and discharge documentation.
• Practice within applicable professional, ethical, organizational, and Florida regulatory standards.
• Participate in Behavioral Health team meetings, clinical consultation, supervision as applicable, trainings, onboarding activities, program development, wellness initiatives, and community outreach as needed.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health and other care team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including the potential for future Saturday work based on patient volume, program needs, and health center operations.

Experience and Education

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must currently hold an active Florida behavioral health credential as either a Registered Intern or independently licensed clinician.
• Registered Intern candidates must hold active Florida Board registration applicable to their discipline and maintain all required supervision and registration requirements.
• Florida independent licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred for candidates applying through the independently licensed clinician track.
• Clinical experience providing behavioral health services through employment, practicum, internship, or post-graduate clinical practice is required. Two or more years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Experience providing trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health care.
• Ability to provide services effectively in both virtual and in-person clinical settings.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, reproductive and sexual health concerns, perinatal mental health, or other relevant specialty populations is preferred.
• Experience or training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed interventions, ACT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused interventions is preferred.
• EMDR certification or other relevant specialty clinical training is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to reproductive rights and the mission and values of Planned Parenthood.
• Must be comfortable discussing sexuality, reproductive health, pregnancy options, and related topics openly, inclusively, and respectfully.
• Must meet all applicable training, supervision, continuing education, credentialing, and/or licensure requirements based on credential status.
• Must be able to work virtually and onsite at the Kissimmee Health Center as scheduled.
• Must have flexibility for potential Saturday scheduling based on future program needs.

Registered Intern Supervision

Registered Intern clinicians must participate in required clinical supervision and consultation and practice within their individual scope of practice and scope of competence.

Registered Intern clinicians are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable Florida Board supervision and registration requirements throughout their employment.

What Does It Take to Thrive Here?

• A strong commitment to our mission and values.
• Ability to relate to and provide compassionate, inclusive care to diverse populations and communities.
• Strong professional and clinical integrity.
• Cultural humility and a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, and thorough in clinical documentation and service delivery.
• Adaptable and dependable, with the ability to navigate both independent and collaborative work.
• Willingness to seek consultation and support when clinical needs fall outside one's experience or scope of competence.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a full-time, hourly position. Compensation is based on credential/licensure status, experience, and qualifications.

• Florida Registered Intern clinicians: Annualized compensation starting at $50,000, based on a full-time hourly schedule.
• Independently licensed clinicians: Annualized compensation starting at approximately $70,000, based on a full-time hourly schedule.
• Eligible for applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire.
• Paid Time Off accrues immediately and may be used after 90 full days of employment.
• PPFL values work-life balance and offers generous PTO and holidays, as well as ongoing training and professional 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.