Psychotherapist (LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist – PsyD/Ph.D.)

Position Title: Psychotherapist (LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist – PsyD/Ph.D.)
Location: Palatka, FL 32177
Schedule: Pay Per Encounter | Fee-for-Service
Employment Type: W-2 (Minimum 2 days per week, non-consectutive)

Job Summary

Telos Health Systems is seeking a Psychotherapist (LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist – PsyD/Ph.D.) to provide mental health evaluations and psychotherapy services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities. This role offers flexibility, clinical autonomy, and strong administrative and leadership support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Provide individual psychotherapy and ongoing treatment services
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with facility staff, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals
• Adhere to all federal, state, and organizational standards, policies, and regulations

Qualifications

Required

• Active Florida license in one of the following:
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or Ph.D.)
• Master’s degree (LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) or Doctoral degree (Psychologist) in a relevant mental health field
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a clinical team
• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills
• Per AHCA requirements, employment for this position requires a Level II background check (visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information)

Preferred

• Experience working with geriatric populations
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, or long-term care settings

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
• Flexible scheduling with a focus on work-life balance
• No billing or authorization responsibilities (handled by our billing team)
• Ongoing support from Directors of Mental Health and administrative staff

Why Join Telos Health Systems?

At Telos Health Systems, we are committed to providing meaningful, purpose-driven careers for our clinicians. We promote professional growth, collaboration, and a supportive work environment while delivering high-quality mental health care to underserved populations.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible work-life balance schedule
• Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet (keyboard, case, stylus, and charger included)
• Telos-branded merchandise
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company travel policy (including applicable minimum thresholds)

Professional & Clinical Support

• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
• $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), licensure, and professional development expenses
• Additional professional development support

Full-Time Employee Benefits

(Available to employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits begin after a 30-day eligibility period on the first of the following month)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)

Time Off & Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
• Six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Equal Opportunity Employer

Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and associates in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.