LMHC/LCSW/Licensed Psychologist Lakeland/Winter Haven PHA
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Location: Lakeland, Winter Haven and Sebring
Job Summary
We are seeking a licensed LMHC, LCSW or Psychologist to provide behavioral health services across multiple post-acute care facilities. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, assessing and treating patients, collaborating with facility staff, and delivering accurate diagnoses, consultations, education, and follow-up care. This role involves working closely with the Psych division team within the facilities.
Applicants Must Hold an Active Florida License
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Employment Type: W2
- Hours: Flexible
Primary Functions
- Examine patients and document medical history
- Adhere to established charting protocols
- Collaborate with Physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Submit healthcare plans and patient goals for periodic physician review
- Educate patients on disease prevention, hygiene, and diet
- Refer patients to specialists as needed
- Report deaths and contagious diseases in accordance with government regulations
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Active and in-good-standing State of Florida license
- Must be an LMHC/LCSW or Licensed Psychologist in Florida
- Current National Board Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure quality patient care
Additional Qualifications
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED
Key Responsibilities
The role involves conducting daily rounds to assess and treat patients across multiple post-acute care facilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans and providing patient education and follow-up care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or Psychologist. Experience with electronic medical records 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 LMHC/LCSW/Licensed Psychologist Lakeland/Winter Haven PHA at Spectrum Medical Partners a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work (Psychologist) — ranked against 63 active Social Work (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in social work (psychologist) | ranked against 63 Social Work (Psychologist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| 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 | 5 active | 65 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 22% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Psychologist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment130 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,452 in the last 30 days | 1,424 the 30 days before (+72%)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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