Outpatient Therapist- Non-Licensed

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Kissimmee - Kissimmee, FL, Position Type: Contractor, Salary Range: Undisclosed, ABOUT US: At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients. We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide.

Why Work with Us?

  • ability Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan FMLA Leave Ongoing Training & Development Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract) Career Advancement Opportunities With 50 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with st
  • ability, flexibility, and purpose. SUMMARY: Provide therapeutic services to Adult and Children Outpatient clients. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job. Assess patient’s needs and individual treatment concerns upon admission to the Outpatient Programs and continuously assess throughout the patient’s treatment. Develop treatment plans addressing the specific needs of the patient with individualized and measureable goals for treatment. Plan, prepare, and execute individual and group interventions to assist the patients in reaching their therapeutic goals. Complete the necessary documentation regarding the patient’s status, responses to interventions, and progress toward treatment goals. Staff cases with Medical Director, Program Director, and the treatment team to provide effective multidisciplinary treatment. Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy as needed to address the specific goals of the patients. Provide individual, group and family interventions for mental health and substance use issues as appropriate. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Park Place Behavioral Health Care. Perform other duties as required by the Clinical Directors. Attend all mandatory training per agency policy. Maintain confidentiality of clients. CORE COMPETENCIES: Must understand normal versus abnormal development and have clinical knowledge on abnormal psychopathology with understanding DSM 5 diagnoses. Knowledge of the Baker Act laws. Must have knowledge and understanding of Florida Laws, Rules and ethical standards for the field of behavioral health. Ability and flexibility to adjust to the needs of the client and Agency. Competency in conceptualizing clinical cases to formulate a diagnoses, treatment plans and referrals. Understanding multiple cultural identities and able to integrate knowledge of individual and cultural difference in the conduct of professional roles.

Qualifications

  • vision. Maturity and sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill population. Ability to work face-to-face with consumers in a fast paced and often stressful environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary. Ability read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees. COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business. Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Li
  • ability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required) PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Therapist Position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. In case of emergencies or business needs, this position may require to work remote WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. We can’t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We also participate with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all employment backgrounds. Please refer to this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services including individual, group, and family therapy to adult and child outpatient clients. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in a mental health profession and at least two years of related experience. Candidates must possess knowledge of DSM-5, Baker Act laws, and Florida behavioral health standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionSubstance use counselingMental health assessmentCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft Office Suite

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Kissimmee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,914/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Park Place Behavioral Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Kissimmee, F
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
FMLA Leave