MFS Stuart: 1099 Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Marriage and Family Services Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriage and Family Services Inc in Stuart, FL is seeking a 1099 outpatient mental health therapist to join our growing team. This in-office and school-based position offers flexible caseloads, independent practice style, and the opportunity to work with both couples and individuals across ages.

Clinicians manage their own schedules and client load, with support available from our team. Requirements include a Master's degree in a mental health field, Florida licensure or pending status, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field (MFT, MHC, LCSW, or related)
• Florida state licensure required prior to hire (Registered Intern or Licensed)
• Couples therapist highly preferred for in-office position
• Spanish or Creole speaking preferred for school-based position
• Play therapy experience preferred
• Children and family experience required
• Experience in diverse areas (substance use, children/adolescents) welcomed

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families
• Manage own caseload and schedule in both office and school settings
• Collaborate with school-based mental health teams and coordinate services

Skills

Couples counseling

Independent work

Private-practice mindset

Education

Master's degree

Job description

MFS Stuart: 1099 Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Default Contractor - 1099 Stuart, FL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1000

Salary Range: $45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Marriage and Family Services is currently looking to add to our team for our new Stuart office!

We are a community mental health agency that offers services to individuals of all ages (0-99+) and accepts all insurance types, along with EAP plans and self-pay. While we are an agency, we are looking for clinicians with a private-practice mindset to join our team. We are searching for therapists who feel comfortable working independently, managing their own caseloads/schedules, and are flexible with their clients/interests.

In-Office Position:

We are seeking a couples therapist interested in providing services at our Stuart office location. We are looking for a clinician who specializes in couples counseling and is interested in working with couples in a supportive and professional setting.

Location:

In-School Position:

We are seeking mental health therapists who are interested in providing services in-school at our Stuart office location. We are placed at various schools throughout the Martin/St. Lucie County area and will be placing clinicians there.

Locations where we are looking for Therapists:

This is a school-based role primarily - you would work with schools in Martin/St. Lucie County (based on availability), offering services to students who are identified by their mental health team. Staff works closely with each school's mental health team to identify students who can be seen on site at their school. You will be at one school per day (may be the same school twice per week, based on need) to reduce commuting. We have a variety of schools throughout the county.

Staff are welcome to see clients in the office for sessions after school hours or during holiday breaks.

Experience:

• Master's Degree is required (MFT, MHC, LCSW, or related field)
• Florida state licensure required prior to hire (Registered Intern or Licensed in a mental health field) - we cannot accept art or dance therapy certifications in place of an active license in Florida through the Department of Health
• Couples Therapist highly preferred for in-office position
• Spanish or Creole speaking preferred for school-based position
• Play Therapy experience preferred
• Children and Family experience is required
• Experience in different areas (substance use, children/adolescents) is welcomed

Starting Pay:

• Unlicensed Therapist: $45-$50 per client contact hour
• Licensed Therapist: $50-$55 per client contact hour

Job Types:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• 1099 position ONLY

Florida Background Screening Requirements:

• Please note: all positions require a Level II Background Screening. Instructions will be provided upon receipt of a formal offer letter.
• In-person at schools near Martin/St. Lucie County area

Documentation training is provided, along with a variety of resources available to clinicians.