$2,000 Sign On Bonus!

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: Starting at $70,000/Yr

About Us

Located on 96 acres in Florida’s Ocala National Forest, The Refuge – A Healing Place offers the highest quality treatment for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction diagnoses. Our evidence based clinical program focuses on healing the whole person with a balance of process and psycho-educational groups along with wellness modalities. We believe trauma resides in the nervous system, and our nature-based approach helps clients process trauma and reduce maladaptive coping mechanisms.
At The Refuge, we understand that every recovery journey is unique. Our team uses diverse, evidence-based methods to create individualized paths to healing.

Position Overview

The Primary Therapist plays a central role in supporting clients through their healing journey. This position provides individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating closely with a team of clinicians, medical providers, and support staff. Ideal candidates are grounded, empathetic, clinically skilled, and passionate about trauma‑informed care.

Pay for the position starts at $70,000 and increases based on experience.  $2,000 sign on bonus available to be paid out in 3 installments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Fully licensed LMHC or LCSW 
• Experience with trauma‑informed care, addiction treatment, or residential settings preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, client‑centered care

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

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:

· LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT required

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