Licensed Mental Health Counselor Palm Harbor/Clearwater
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Job Description
- Position: LMHC/LCSW
- Location: Palm Harbor and Clearwater
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Employment Type: Full-Time
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Psychologist to provide services within post-acute care facilities in the Palm Harbor/Clearwater area. The provider will travel to multiple facilities, conduct patient rounds, and collaborate closely with psychiatric division providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, self-motivated, and experienced in working within post-acute or skilled nursing environments.
Must hold an active Florida license.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Malpractice and Tail covered
CME
Health, Dental and Vision
401 (k)
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Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct patient evaluations and obtain detailed medical and psychological histories
- Perform accurate assessments, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education, and follow-up care
- Make routine rounds in post-acute care facilities
- Communicate effectively with patients, facility staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Develop and submit comprehensive health care plans for periodic physician review
- Promote health and wellness through patient education (diet, hygiene, disease prevention)
- Refer patients to specialists as appropriate
- Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities as required
- Maintain proper and compliant charting protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Education & Experience Requirements
- Active and unrestricted State of Florida license (LMHC, LCSW, or Psychologist)
- Current National Board Certification
- Experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, or long-term care settings preferred
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Ability to work independently and travel between facilities
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
- Collaborative mindset with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
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Reporting Structure
Reports to the Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director.
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Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to sit, stand, or use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
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If you're a motivated Florida-licensed mental health provider seeking flexibility with growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative psychiatric team serving post-acute care patients in Miami.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will conduct patient evaluations, perform assessments, and develop comprehensive health care plans within post-acute care facilities. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and maintain compliant charting protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active and unrestricted Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or Psychologist. Experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, or long-term care settings is preferred, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor Palm Harbor/Clearwater at Spectrum Medical Partners a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 579 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% 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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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