Mental Health Therapist: LCSW - Arnold Palmer Hospital, Adolescent Medicine - Downtown Orlando

This Social Work position at Orlando Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Orlando, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop outcomes-focused treatment plans for adolescent patients. They will provide various clinical interventions, facilitate transitions of care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient mental health.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks), Life Insurance, Extended Leave Plan, Family Care benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.