Outpatient Therapist (MA/MSW) - PRN/PD

This Mental Health Therapy position at UHS 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 Fort Walton Beach, 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: Psychotherapy, Social Services, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapies, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Plan Development, Treatment Team Participation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for delivering and documenting age/population-specific psychotherapy and social services, while also assisting families and referral sources with continuum of care from admission through discharge planning. Key duties include providing individual, family, and ...

Benefits package: Challenging and rewarding work environment, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.