Mental Health Professional-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Full Time Licensed Mental Health Professional(LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) for Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Tallahassee, Florida!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Generous Benefits Package
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
Position Summary
The Mental Health Professional will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment including LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist.
Essential Functions
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit of a Juvenile Detention Facility.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor attends training and meetings as required
SCHEDULE: * Full Time
- Monday-Friday
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
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Key Responsibilities
The professional provides individual and group therapeutic interventions and psychiatric social services within a juvenile detention facility. They are also responsible for planning program goals, conducting in-service training, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist). They must be capable of performing clinical assessments and making independent treatment decisions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Professional-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist at VitalCore Health Strategies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Clinical Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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