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Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
St. Augustine, Florida

Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Therapist – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL -

We are seeking a full-time Therapist to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders.

Coastal Pines is a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

What We Offer

  • Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:
  • Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
  • Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.

· Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

· Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

· Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.

· Maintain a caseload as assigned.

· Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.

· May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

· Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.

· May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.

· May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

· Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

· May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

· Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

· State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PsychotherapyIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyClinical DocumentationPatient Referral CoordinationTreatment Team CollaborationStaff Training

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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About Coastal Pines Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
St Augustine, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Equity/stock-based incentive awards
Generous paid time off