Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist

14 days ago
United States$78k–86kFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Florida Atlantic University as a Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist in United States. Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.

Key Responsibilities

  • related duties as assigned. FAU

Requirements

  • responsive mental health practice. Valid license to practice in the State of Florida under Florida Statute 491 or license eligible within 3 months of hire. Salary: $78,000
  • $86,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or Department: Division of Student Affairs Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday
  • Friday, 8am
  • 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required. Application Deadline: 2026

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $78,000 to $86,000 annually.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm schedule.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Florida Atlantic University in United States.

Key Skills

Mental health counselingCrisis interventionPsychotherapyClinical assessmentReferral coordinationOutreach servicesPsychoeducationClinical supervisionHIPAA complianceCase managementCulturally-responsive practiceAdministrative tasks
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist position at Florida Atlantic University includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Florida Atlantic University 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.

Compensation Analysis

Florida Atlantic University lists compensation for this psychologist position at $78k to $86k annually.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($78k–$86k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Crisis intervention, Psychotherapy, Clinical assessment, Referral coordination, Outreach services, Psychoeducation, Clinical supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide mental health services including assessments, psychotherapy, and crisis counseling to students. Additionally, they will manage external referrals, conduct outreach, and provide clinical supervision to trainees.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Flexible spending plans, Employee assistance program, State retirement options, Tax-deferred annuities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Florida Atlantic University

Higher Education
Boca Raton, FL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending plans
Employee assistance program
State retirement options
Tax-deferred annuities

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

14d ago