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Spectrum Medical Partners
Palm Harbor, Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Palm Harbor/Clearwater

LPC / LMHCNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: LMHC/LCSW
  • Location: Palm Harbor and Clearwater
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Employment Type: Full-Time

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)

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

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

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

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director.

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

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

Mental Health CounselingPatient EvaluationPsychological AssessmentTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in mental health counselor (lmhc)ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counselor (LMHC) median $70k (middle half $53k–$73k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Florida30 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All mental health counselor (lmhc) listings in Florida571 active12,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment571 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all mental health counselor (lmhc)s: too few Florida Counseling postings state pay.

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 Above average in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Counselor Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

46 jobs · 37 employers
15
<$65k
14
$65k-85k
10
$85k-105k
3
$105k-125k
4
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
34% this job
Loan repayment
21%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Ventura, California

$117k-$134k
#2

Remote Licensed Mental Health TherapistContract

Adjuvant Behavior Health · Huntington, West Virginia

$60-$62/hr
#3

Remote Licensed Professional Therapist

$60-$62/hr
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Spectrum Medical Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Mary, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice and Tail covered
CME
Health, Dental and Vision
401(k)

Living in Palm Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$456k
Typical market rent
$1,961/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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