What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAT Team 2 Therapist 1806, 1929/TF position at Peace River Center?
CAT Team 2 Therapist 1806, 1929 / TF
JOB TITLE : CAT Team 2 Therapist
EFFECTIVE DATE : 2025
PROGRAM : Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team 2
REPORTS TO : CAT Team 2 Program Manager
FACILITY : Williamsburg
CITY : Lakeland
JOB STATUS : Full-Time
FLSA : Exempt
Job Summary :
This member of the multidisciplinary team has training in one of the mental health professions (social work, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology) and clinical skills and experience in assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, and providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program participants and families with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the clinical supervision of the CAT Team Program Manager and the Psychiatrist / ARNP. This member functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for the Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team. This position will be based in Polk County. Depending upon caseload and client needs, therapist may be assigned clients residing throughout the Tri-County service area of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.
General Expectations :
In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following :
- Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
- Interact professionally with other employees, clients, and vendors
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Essential Duties / Requirements / Activities :
Qualifications : Education :
Experience :
illnesses, and experience providing therapy to children and adolescents
Training :
Knowledge and Skills :
Safety Equipment :
Transportation :
Must have a valid Florida driver's license and clean driving record
Must carry and maintain $25,000 / $50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide proof of coverage
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used :
Physical Requirements :
Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb stairs, ambulate safely throughout the community
Supervisory Relationship(s) :
Work Environment :
The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and / or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.
EEO Statement
One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.
Salary : $25,000 - $50,000
