LMHC/Licensed Psychologist- Lakeland/Bartow
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Lakeland-Bartow
Job Summary
We are seeking a licensed LMHC 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 or be a Registered Intern in Florida.
- 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/LSW 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
Provide behavioral health services across post-acute care facilities by conducting daily rounds and assessing patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
Requirements
Must hold an active Florida license as an LMHC or Psychologist, or be a Registered Intern in Florida. Experience with electronic medical records and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LMHC/Licensed Psychologist- Lakeland/Bartow at Spectrum Medical Partners a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Mental Health Counseling — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychologist median $155k (middle half $150k–$167k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychologist listings in Florida | 113 active | 2,026 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychologist pay trend | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 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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