Mental Health Therapist | LCSW or LMHC

Health Haven; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Federal Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Clinical Environment

Opportunities to Participate in a Grow

Job summary

Health Haven and Health Synergy Clinical Research seek a compassionate, licensed mental health professional to provide high-quality outpatient psychotherapy to adults. You will develop individualized treatment plans, document meticulously, and collaborate with psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based modalities (CBT/DBT/ACT), ethical patient-centered care, and potential telehealth options while contributing to a growing

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida LCSW or LMHC license.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical field.
• Experience providing outpatient psychotherapy services preferred.
• Experience working with adult behavioral health populations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and clinical treatment practices.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
• Experience in psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, or clinical research environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning: Complete clinical assessments, identify patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust therapeutic interventions based on patient goals, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.
• Clinical Documentation and Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation while ensuring adherence to HIPAA requirements, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborative Care Coordination: Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care, continuity of treatment, and improved patient outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practices: Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and other clinically appropriate interventions to support patient mental health goals.
• Patient Engagement and Therapeutic Support: Establish strong therapeutic relationships with patients by providing compassionate, patient-centered care, emotional support, clinical guidance, and a safe environment for individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Professional Development and Team Participation: Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, training opportunities, and organizational initiatives that support continued learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Psychotherapy Services: Provide individual psychotherapy services to adult patients experiencing a variety of behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and life transitions through in-person and/or telehealth appointments.
• Quality Improvement and Organizational Support: Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of behavioral health services by providing clinical feedback, supporting workflow enhancements, and promoting a culture focused on quality care and patient experience.
• Regulatory and Ethical Standards: Maintain compliance with applicable licensing requirements, ethical guidelines, clinical best practices, and organizational expectations while delivering professional, responsible, and ethical mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

LCSW/LMHC license

Clinical judgment

Evidence-based therapy

Communication skills

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Health Haven and Health Synergy Clinical Research, we are building a modern and integrated model of psychiatric care that combines high-quality outpatient treatment, interventional psychiatry, and industry-sponsored pharmaceutical clinical research.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while helping advance the future of psychiatric treatment through ethical clinical research and innovative therapeutic approaches. With continued expansion across Florida, our organization offers physicians the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term professional development.

We are committed to creating an environment where physicians can thrive clinically, professionally, and financially while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Who You Are

You are a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated licensed mental health professional who is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy. You thrive in a collaborative clinical environment and value building meaningful relationships with patients, colleagues, and the broader care team.

You bring strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide individualized treatment based on each patient’s unique needs. You are comfortable managing an outpatient caseload, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers to support comprehensive patient care.

You are motivated by improving mental health outcomes and committed to delivering ethical, patient-centered care within a growing behavioral health organization focused on clinical excellence and innovation.

What You’ll Do

This role focuses on providing high-quality outpatient psychotherapy services, maintaining clinical excellence, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning: Complete clinical assessments, identify patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust therapeutic interventions based on patient goals, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.
• Clinical Documentation and Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation while ensuring adherence to HIPAA requirements, professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborative Care Coordination: Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care, continuity of treatment, and improved patient outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practices: Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other clinically appropriate interventions to support patient mental health goals.
• Patient Engagement and Therapeutic Support: Establish strong therapeutic relationships with patients by providing compassionate, patient-centered care, emotional support, clinical guidance, and a safe environment for individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Professional Development and Team Participation: Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, training opportunities, and organizational initiatives that support continued learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Psychotherapy Services: Provide individual psychotherapy services to adult patients experiencing a variety of behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and life transitions through in-person and/or telehealth appointments.
• Quality Improvement and Organizational Support: Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of behavioral health services by providing clinical feedback, supporting workflow enhancements, and promoting a culture focused on quality care and patient experience.
• Regulatory and Ethical Standards: Maintain compliance with applicable licensing requirements, ethical guidelines, clinical best practices, and organizational expectations while delivering professional, responsible, and ethical mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Active and unrestricted Florida LCSW or LMHC license required
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical field
• Experience providing outpatient psychotherapy services preferred
• Experience working with adult behavioral health populations preferred
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and clinical treatment practices
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload while maintaining high-quality patient care
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered care
• Experience in psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, or clinical research environments is a plus

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative Clinical Environment
• Opportunities to Participate in a Growing Behavioral Health Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state of Florida, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

All positions requiring Florida Care Provider Background Screening through the Clearinghouse are subject to background screening requirements under House Bill 531 (2025). For more information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com