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Alcanza Clinical Research
Lakeland, Florida

PRN Licensed Mental Health Therapist

CounselorPer Diem

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Job Description

  • PRN Licensed Mental Health Therapist
  • Department: Operations
  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Location: Accel Research Sites - Lakeland, FL
  • Reporting To: Colleen Figueroa

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is responsible for counseling sessions with patients enrolled in PTSD, Depression and/or Anxiety studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
  • May conducts initial and ongoing assessments.
  • Maintains records of client meetings and progress.

Follows All Safety Protocols

Complete all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.

Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.

  • Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
  • Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, and model teamwork.
  • Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in counseling or similar and 2+ years’ experience in counseling with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in the state of work is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
  • Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
  • Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.

Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and possess an active, unrestrictive mental health license. A minimum of two years of experience working with PTSD, depression, and anxiety is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentPatient careRecord keepingInterpersonal skillsTime managementHIPAA complianceProblem solving

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alcanza Clinical Research

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Accounts
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