Private Practice Therapist

Caring Therapists • Tampa, FL

3d • $70 - $100 • Onsite

About The Position

Caring Therapists, a group private practice in Florida, is hiring part-time and full-time psychotherapists for its Tampa practice. The position is in person in a private-practice setting, with an expected workload of 15–30 hours per week; full-time status requires 30 or more hours per week. Therapists must be available for afternoon and evening appointments, including 4 p.m.–8 p.m., and may be asked to work weekends. The practice welcomes fully licensed clinicians as well as registered interns and postdoctoral psychology candidates. Candidates should have a clinical niche, such as children, couples, trauma, EMDR, or family therapy. Compensation is commission-based, with listed rates of $60–$70 for registered interns and $70–$120 per hour for licensed clinicians; the range depends on service type, reimbursement rate, licensure, and applicable fee split.

Caring Therapists describes itself as a collaborative, supportive group of clinicians with a steady stream of referrals and a well-respected community presence. The practice provides in-person office space and client-facing and administrative support, including scheduling, credentialing, patient-balance assistance, billing, intake coordination, email and phone/fax services, and an electronic health records platform. It also offers monthly group case consultation, paid training and CEU opportunities, and exposure through social media and internet marketing. The practice provides access to insurance panels and completes billing for major commercial healthcare insurers active in Florida.

The therapist establishes rapport with patients, assesses and treats mental health disorders, develops and updates individualized treatment plans, provides counseling and evidence-based treatment, monitors progress, and maintains clinical records and confidentiality. The role also involves coordinating with family members and outside specialists when appropriate, maintaining professional credentials and ethical standards, and collaborating with administrative staff and management to support the practice.

Requirements

• Current Florida license as a Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); registered interns and postdoctoral psychology candidates are also accepted.
• Willingness to work with children ages 4–18 and/or couples.
• Willingness to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends; evening availability from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. is specified.
• Willingness to work at least 15 hours per week; 30 or more hours per week is required for full-time status.
• A clinical niche, such as children, couples, trauma, EMDR, or family therapy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and communicate compassionately and empathetically.
• Attention to detail and strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Office products, Excel, Google documents, and electronic medical records.
• Ability to work well with professional colleagues and administrative support staff.
• Independence, drive, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial and growth mindset.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience after independent licensure.
• Prior private-practice experience.
• Already paneled with insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patients’ 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 licenses and certifications and follow professional guidelines and ethical standards.
• Contribute to the practice by completing related tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and management to exceed best practices and grow the organization.

Benefits

• Steady stream of referrals.
• Social media and internet marketing exposure.
• Supportive clinical environment and monthly group case consultation.
• Warm office spaces with waiting rooms, noise machines, and therapeutic supplies.
• 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, credentialing, and patient balances.
• Access to email services, an electronic health records platform, and phone/fax services.
• Employer contribution toward 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: Entry Level