<p>A large, well-resourced behavioral health group operating within a national integrated care network is recruiting a licensed outpatient therapist — LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT — for a hybrid clinical position based in Sarasota, Florida. The role sits inside a MedPsych model that pairs behavioral health directly with primary care, neurology, and pain medicine, giving clinicians a genuinely multidisciplinary referral ecosystem and a patient population with real complexity. The compensation structure combines a guaranteed hourly base with uncapped productivity incentives, and the hybrid schedule keeps in-office days to three or four per week, preserving meaningful flexibility.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base hourly rate of $25.00, with annual total cash compensation ranging from $69,100 to $103,800 depending on productivity — incentive pay is uncapped</li> <li>Hybrid schedule: three to four in-office days per week, with remaining days remote</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer matching contribution</li> <li>Paid time off with flexible usage</li> <li>Continuing education (CE) reimbursement plus dedicated paid learning time for professional development</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Family support and wellness resources included in the benefits package</li> <li>Full organizational support for credentialing and contracting — clinicians focus on care, not administrative overhead</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient behavioral health practice embedded within an integrated MedPsych model — direct collaboration with primary care physicians, neurologists, and pain clinicians</li> <li>Diverse patient population presenting with a wide spectrum of mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions</li> <li>Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based psychotherapy approaches for individuals and families</li> <li>Systematic treatment response tracking with structured monitoring of symptom changes, side effects, and clinical complications</li> <li>Electronic medical records maintained in Athena RMS (or equivalent EHR); proficiency in Excel and Outlook expected</li> <li>Occasional community outreach to local PCP offices, neurology clinics, schools, and pain clinics to expand access and referral relationships</li> <li>Clinician profiles listed in online directories as part of an active patient growth strategy — marketing and operational infrastructure provided centrally</li> <li>Telecommuter policy in place for all remote workdays, with clear compliance guidelines</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field required</li> <li>Active, clear, and unrestricted Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT — no restrictions or encumbrances</li> <li>Minimum two years of post-master's professional experience delivering behavioral health services</li> <li>Demonstrated experience providing direct individual and family psychotherapy</li> <li>Proficiency with EHR documentation (Athena RMS or comparable platform), Microsoft Excel, and Outlook</li> <li>Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team structure</li> <li>Willingness to participate in periodic community outreach activities</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, consistently ranked among the state's most livable mid-size cities for its combination of white-sand beaches, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and a lower cost of living relative to Miami or Tampa. The area offers excellent public and private school options, a thriving restaurant and outdoor recreation culture, and easy access to the broader Tampa Bay metro — roughly an hour north — for major-league sports, international travel, and urban amenities. For clinicians weighing lifestyle alongside career, Sarasota delivers a genuinely high quality of life in a warm-weather setting year-round.</p>