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Harmony United Psychiatric Care
Sanford, Florida · Hybrid

Psychotherapist Outpatient Clinic – LCSW / LMHC / LMFT/Independent Contractor/Sanford

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Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

  • Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care
  • Job Title: Psychotherapist Outpatient Clinic – LCSW / LMHC / LMFT/Independent Contractor
  • Job Location - Sanford, FL

About Us

Harmony United Florida, LLC doing business as Harmony United Psychiatric Care, we are a network of outpatient mental health clinics. We provide comprehensive, full-service outpatient mental health services in Florida through in-person and virtual visits through a secure online telehealth platform.

Our services include Psychiatric/Psychological Evaluations, Medication Management, Psychotherapy & Counseling, and Neuropsychological Testing Services.

Our team of mental health professionals includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, certified physician assistants, and licensed therapists. We care for adults, adolescents, and children aged five and above.

Each patient is treated with compassion and respect at Harmony United Psychiatric Care. We strive to provide the best treatment possible through individualized care for patients' needs.

Qualifications

  • Candidate must have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or marriage & family therapy
  • Candidate must have an active Florida license
  • Work Experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide psychological assessments, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for patients with a variety of mental health conditions.
  • Provide different modalities of psychotherapy and counseling services.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers.

Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families about mental health conditions and therapeutic strategies.

Provide documentation of the services rendered in compliance with the company policies and procedures.

Stay current with advancements in psychotherapy and counseling through continuing education and professional development.

Compensation Package

$60-$70 per billable hour

Benefits

  • Group malpractice insurance
  • Advantages
  • Full administrative support
  • Latest in digital technology

Strong Focus on Work/life Balance

Work Schedule: As an Independent Contractor, you will have the choice to determine the working hours

  • Offices open Monday-Thursday for in-person and telehealth appointments
  • Availability to work via telemedicine Friday-Sunday
  • Option to work 50% telemedicine from the beginning of employment

E-Verify Statement

HUPC participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

  • E-Verify Notice
  • E-Verify Notice (Spanish)
  • Right to Work Notice
  • Right to Work Notice (Spanish)

Drug-free Policy

Harmony United Psychiatric Care enforces a comprehensive drug-free workplace policy to ensure the safety and security of our employees and visitors. We prohibit the use of illegal drugs and the unauthorized use of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.

To ensure compliance, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing for current employees. Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

By applying for a job with us, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these terms and willingness to abide by our drug policy.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychological assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and provide psychotherapy and counseling using appropriate modalities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, educate patients and families, document services, and maintain current professional knowledge.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentMental Health DiagnosisTherapeutic InterventionMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychotherapist Outpatient Clinic – LCSW / LMHC / LMFT/Independent Contractor/Sanford at Harmony United Psychiatric Care a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,365 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 23% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in social workranked against 6,365 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Florida267 active6,384 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 57% remote · 23% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Social Worker listings: 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment287 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,510 in the last 30 days1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,365 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote