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Master’s Level Mental Health Therapist, Counselor or Social Worker

Earn Up to $85,500 per year based on Experience, Certifications, and Secondary Languages

$2,400 Orientation Training Stipend

Chrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare with over 25 years of experience serving clients, and we are excited to welcome both new graduates and experienced therapists to our team!

OUR MISSION: Is to ensure our clients achieve optimal levels of wellbeing through the provision of compassionate, innovative and effective behavioral and mental health services.

As a clinician at Chrysalis Health, you will have the opportunity to provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. While most of the therapy sessions will be conducted in-person, we also offer some telehealth options to provide flexibility and convenience for our clients.

Clients receive services mainly in person within the community, with some telehealth options available. There is no requirement to go to an office for administrative tasks or supervision; everything is done online or onsite with the client. 

One of the benefits of joining Chrysalis Health is our commitment to tailoring your clinical journey to your experience and goals. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for mentorship, professional growth, & clinical supervision or an experienced therapist seeking a supportive and collaborative environment, we strive to provide an environment that nurtures your career development.

Robust Benefits to meet all your needs:

• FREE Clinical Supervision for Professional Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Choose your own hours, create your schedule based on your needs while meeting client needs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including accrual every pay period and bonus opportunities.
• Uncapped Income Potential: Ability to earn more based on additional service hours with our Fee for Service and Accelerated Pay Rate Structure
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary GAP insurance
• 401k with employer match
• FREE Continuing Education Units CEU’s
• Professional growth opportunities, including progression into clinical management.
• Assigned a dedicated experienced Clinical Manager to optimize daily practices and help manage your client caseload and navigate your professional career
• Paired with a dedicated experienced therapist mentor as part of our Lead OPTimal Program to support your transition into the field as part of Florida’s leading behavioral health team
• Guaranteed Caseload with our Proprietary Caseload Protection 

Impactful Client Care Responsibilities:

• Assess and determine the comprehensive mental health needs of clients with an array of patient ages and diagnoses
• Conducts and documents client screenings, psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and referral information.
• Deliver services to clients in the community and there is no requirement to go to an office.
• Utilize evidenced based practices to enhance clinical outcomes of clients
• Identifies resource requirements necessary to fulfill identified needs.
• Collaborates with caregivers, physicians, school counselors and other health care professionals to ensure optimal client care.
• Advocates for patient access to community resources 
• Communicates treatment plans and progress to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals 
• Facilitates and offers individual and family therapy on psycho-social issues such as coping skills, stress reduction, and caregiver support.
• Demonstrates professionalism to reassure patients of their care by a skilled and compassionate professional.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside within the State of Florida 
• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Organizational and Time allocation skill abilities, and to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs, and flexibility to provide services in client homes, schools, and other community settings.
• Ability to utilize self-care techniques to best manage to achieve OPTimal work life balance 
• Compassionate, engaging, and have a strong desire to help others.
• Ability to document therapy services in electronic medical records (EMR) platform.
• We will review Candidates who have degrees or majors in the following: Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, Forensic Psychology, Community Counseling, Psychology, Youth Counseling, Human Development, Behavioral Science, Art Therapy, & Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 
• In order for these curriculums to qualify transcripts must include at least four class codes that contain content from the following areas: Human Growth & Development, Diagnosis and treatment of Psychology, Human Sexuality, Counseling Theories and Techniques, Group Theories and Practice, Dynamic of Marriage and Family Systems, Individual Evaluation and Assessment, Research and Program Evaluation, Personality Theories, Social and Cultural Foundations, Counseling in Community Settings, and Substance Use Disorders.

At Chrysalis Health, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.