Mental Health Professional-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist
Listed compensation
$38/hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a PRN Mental Health Professional for Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Bradenton, Florida!
*MUST BE LICENSED AS AN LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, OR LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST! Intern Licensures do not meet this requirement!*
Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment including LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist.
Essential Functions
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit of a Juvenile Detention Facility.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor attends training and meetings as required
Schedule
- PRN
- Week days
- Mornings
- Afternoons
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Keywords: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Psychologist, Correctional Facility, Juvenile Detention Center, Florida, Counselor, Therapist, mental health, behavioral health, Manatee County, Bradenton, Florida, PRN
PRN
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Professional performs individual and group therapeutic interventions within a juvenile detention facility. They also assist in planning program objectives and provide necessary documentation and reports for the behavioral health unit.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist. A master's level education in a behavioral health field is required to perform clinical assessments and treatment decisions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 10% have no call, 60% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $155k (middle half $150k–$167k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Florida | 6 active | 69 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% remote · 10% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Psychologist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,569 in the last 30 days | 1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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