Child Therapist

Adult and Pediatric Institute; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor compensation

Consistent internal referrals

Administrative support for scheduling,

Professional office space

Electronic health record and admin.インフ

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Adult and Pediatric Institute in Port Saint Lucie, FL seeks a compassionate LCSW or LMHC to provide outpatient therapy for children ages 2–10 and their families. This is a contract (1099) opportunity offering private practice flexibility within an integrated behavioral health team.

Responsibilities include individual and family therapy, collaborative care with psychiatrists and educators, parent coaching, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Florida LCSW or LMHC license in good standing.
• Experience providing outpatient therapy to young children and families.
• Passion for early childhood mental health and neurodevelopment.
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain prior to start).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy for children primarily under the age of 10.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychometrists, neuropsychologists, and other members of the treatment team to coordinate care.
• Provide parent coaching and caregiver education.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in clinical consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration when appropriate.
• Maintain ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Ability to work independently as a 109

Education

Florida LCSW/LMHC license

Job description

Make a Difference During the Most Important Years of a Child's Development

The Adult and Pediatric Institute is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide outpatient therapy services for children primarily ages 2–10 years and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working with young children while maintaining the flexibility and independence of a contractor role. Our integrated behavioral health practice offers a collaborative environment where therapists work alongside psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, nurses, and autism evaluation providers to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

About Us

The Adult and Pediatric Institute is an innovative integrated behavioral health practice specializing in psychiatric care, behavioral therapy, autism evaluations, and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults. We believe the best outcomes occur when providers work together, and our collaborative model brings together psychiatry, therapy, evaluations, primary care providers, schools, and community partners to support the whole child and family.

We work closely with pediatricians, schools, speech and occupational therapists, ABA providers, and other community professionals to ensure each child receives coordinated, comprehensive care.

Our mission: One Place for Hope and Healing.

Why Join Adult and Pediatric Institute?

At the Adult and Pediatric Institute, you'll enjoy the flexibility of private practice while benefiting from a steady referral stream and the support of a truly collaborative care model. Unlike traditional therapy practices, our clinicians work alongside psychiatrists and evaluating providers while maintaining close partnerships with pediatricians, schools, and community providers—including ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapists—to ensure children receive coordinated, comprehensive care.

If you are passionate about early intervention, integrated pediatric behavioral health, and helping young children build lifelong emotional resilience, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy for children primarily under the age of 10.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychometrists, neuropsychologists, and other members of the treatment team to coordinate care.
• Provide parent coaching and caregiver education.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in clinical consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration when appropriate.
• Maintain ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with children with:

• Anxiety disorders
• ADHD
• Emotional and behavioral regulation challenges
• Parent-child relationship concerns

Experience with play therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, CBT, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), parent coaching, or other evidence-based interventions for young children is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida LCSW or LMHC license in good standing
• Experience providing outpatient therapy to young children and families
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for early childhood mental health and neurodevelopment
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 independent contractor

What We Offer

• Competitive contractor compensation
• Consistent internal referrals
• Administrative support for scheduling, billing, and insurance verification
• Professional office space
• Electronic health record and administrative infrastructure provided
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality patient care