About It Begins Within

It Begins Within is a leading private practice serving Sarasota and surrounding Florida communities. We specialize in therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our team values excellence, collaboration, and a true work/life balance.

Join a clinician-first team that empowers LMHCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs to do what they do best, provide exceptional care in a collaborative, clinician-centered environment.

What IBW Offers

• Competitive Pay: We offer highly compensated, 1099 positions.
• Full Caseload: We ensure a steady stream of clients, so you can focus on providing quality care.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a collaborative team that values professional development growth and clinical excellence.

About the Role

You’ll have the autonomy to create your own schedule, with a mix of in-person sessions in a beautifully furnished upscale office space and virtual telehealth appointments. We provide all the resources you need, including patient management software, marketing, scheduling, and administrative services, so you can focus solely on your clients.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in your area of expertise (e.g., couples therapy, child therapy, trauma).
• Willing to commit to a minimum of 15 clients per week, with aspirations to grow to 20-24+ clients weekly.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW license in Florida and be in good standing.
• Previous private practice experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Note: We do not consider candidates who currently own or are looking to work in multiple private practice settings simultaneously.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a private practice setting before? If yes, how many years of experience do you have?
• Are you able to commit to working onsite in our Tampa office at least 4 days per week?
• What are your main clinical specialties or areas of focus? (Examples: children/play therapy, couples work, trauma, etc.)

Work Location: In person