Licensed Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
A well-established behavioral health organization in St. Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Outpatient Therapist to join its growing team. The role provides outpatient mental health counseling to adults and families in a collaborative clinical setting, with the opportunity to support patients’ emotional well-being and quality of life. The organization describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with clinical leadership and a focus on work-life balance. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation is $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
- Active Florida LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT license.
- Experience providing mental health counseling to adults and families.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices and treatment planning.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based, solution-focused, and strength-based therapeutic interventions.
- Help patients develop measurable treatment goals and monitor their progress.
- Provide counseling for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns.
- Identify co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and coordinate appropriate interventions or referrals.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, case managers, and other members of the clinical team.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Encourage patients to develop healthy coping strategies and strengthen their natural support systems.
- Maintain established clinical productivity standards.
- Provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match
- 10 days of paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Student loan repayment opportunities through NHSC, subject to eligibility
- Employer-paid malpractice coverage
- Employer-paid professional fees
- Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
