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Mental Health Counselor

Ascend Mind and Body
place Lakeland, 33815
local_atm $50,000 - $70,000 a year
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Coping Skills
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
DBT
ECT
Couples

About Job

About the Opportunity
Ascend Mind and Body is seeking caring, capable and compassionate therapists to join our mission-driven behavioral health team. This is a rare opportunity to become a part of a team that is shaping the future of mental health here in the state of Florida. Our vision is to create a comprehensive, high growth, multispecialty practice that redefines mental health and wellness by treating both the mind and body.

The ideal team member will enjoy being a part of a younger practice that is growing and collaborating with team members in the field of psychological testing and psychiatry. The ideal candidate will want to work 25+ hours/week and be a part of a team that is growing and sharing their experiences with other therapists in the spirit of learning and teaching.

Why Join Ascend Mind and Body
Ascend Mind and Body is a growing group of offices/practices operating as a multispecialty behavioral health practice whose mission is to elevate patients and team members, and whose scope goes beyond traditional therapies ... focusing on the mind AND body. We are a growth-oriented company that sees growth as the logical progression for elevating both patients and "the team." As part of our team, counselors have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of diverse clients while working in a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.

Position Overview
We’re looking for full-time Mental Health Counselors of a variety of competencies (with a top priority of EMDR) that have approximately 15-20 hours/week of existing clients as well as 1099 Mental Health Counselors that may have less than the 15-20 hours per week of existing clients. We are looking for a variety of counseling skills including , IFS, DBT, ETF, and ACT. Full-time and 1099 team members will enjoy a variety of benefits including access to our EHR, phone system, office space, administrative assistance, scheduling, email, etc. Full time team member benefits will additionally include health insurance and approximately 5 weeks of paid time off per year. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and provide therapeutic support in a comfortable and supportive setting and/or virtually.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, couples, and family therapy sessions to address clients’ mental health needs.
  • In the case of full-time ... Maintain a “full-time” caseload of billable client hours per week.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans and set therapeutic goals.
  • Ensure accurate, confidential client record-keeping in compliance with state regulations and ethical standards.
  • Participate in regular supervision, professional development, and case consultations.
  • Implement crisis management techniques and support clients in developing coping strategies.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or related field.
  • Florida licensure (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW) or registered intern.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; familiarity with electronic health record systems is a plus.
  • Existing client base preferred.

Schedule

Fulltime- Monday through Friday

1099 - Flexible appointment scheduling at licensed therapists' discretion

If you’re eager to be a part of a teaming environment that is building something meaningful, join Ascend Mind and Body. Apply today and become part of our mission to elevate both clients and our team.

Disclaimer

Ascend Mind and Body is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees are subject to the successful completion of a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Choose your own hours
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Coping Skills
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

DBT
ECT

Modalities

Couples
Families
Individuals
Teletherapy/Virtual

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
State/Federal Government
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Military