Private Practice Therapist

Caring Therapists • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • $70 - $100 • Onsite

About The Position

Caring Therapists, a group private practice in Florida, is seeking part-time and/or full-time EMDR specialists and/or child psychotherapists to join its collaborative team. The practice has offices in Davie, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, and Coral Springs. Therapists are expected to bring a clinical niche, such as children, couples, trauma, EMDR, or family therapy, and be available to work two to three evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and/or a weekend day. The role is suited to independent, driven, collaborative clinicians who are passionate about mental health and contribute to a positive-minded team. The practice provides referrals, administrative and billing support, office resources, and opportunities for consultation and training.

Therapists establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, assess and treat mental health disorders, create and adjust individualized treatment plans, and document patient progress. They may involve family members, refer patients to outside providers, and collaborate with the practice’s administrative staff and management. They must follow professional guidelines, ethical standards, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements while maintaining appropriate licenses and certifications.

The position is commission-based, with compensation dependent on service type, reimbursement rate, licensure, and applicable fee split. Listed compensation is $60–$70 for registered interns and $70–$120 per hour for Clinical Psychologists, LMHCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs. The posting lists expected hours of 15–30 per week and says full-time status requires 30 or more hours per week. Work is in person at the private practice; the schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Current Florida license as a Clinical Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW; registered interns and postdoctoral psychology candidates are also welcome to apply.
• Master’s or doctorate education.
• A clinical niche, such as children, couples, trauma, EMDR, or family therapy.
• Willingness to work with children ages 4–18 and/or couples.
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends; the posting specifies two to three evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and/or a weekend day.
• Willingness to work at least 15 hours per week; 30 or more hours per week for full-time status.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills; ability to build rapport quickly and communicate with compassion and empathy.
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management and task-prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Office products, Excel, Google documents, and electronic medical records.
• Ability to work well with professional colleagues and administrative support staff.
• Independent, driven, collaborative, and passionate about mental health.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience after independent licensure.
• Prior private practice experience.
• Already paneled with insurance companies.
• Specialization in EMDR and/or willingness to see children age 8 and older.
• Willingness to be paneled with insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and evidence-based treatment, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications and follow professional guidelines and ethical standards.
• Contribute to the practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with Caring Therapists’ administrative staff and management to support best practices and organizational growth.

Benefits

• Steady stream of referrals and strong referral sources.
• Exposure through social media and internet marketing.
• Competitive commission-based compensation.
• Supportive clinical environment and monthly group case consultation.
• Warm, welcoming office spaces with waiting rooms, noise machines, and therapeutic supplies; offices available for in-person sessions.
• In-house billing department to coordinate benefits and eligibility and submit claims.
• In-house intake team to answer calls and schedule intake appointments.
• Assistance with scheduling appointments, credentialing, and patient balances.
• Billing for major commercial healthcare insurers active in Florida.
• Access to email services, an electronic health records platform, and phone/fax services.
• Employer contribution to employee health insurance plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid training and CEU opportunities.
• Unlimited time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level