Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist
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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
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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Benefits & Perks
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
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