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Memory Training Centers of Florida

NY · On-site

$104 - $124/hr

... Per Diem contract positions rate is $50-60/hr Requirements A LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psy.D credential in Florida required #J-18808-Ljbffr

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How much do per diem lmhc jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for per diem lmhc in the United States is $75,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a per diem LMHC?

A Per Diem LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works on an as-needed basis, rather than having a set full-time or part-time schedule. These professionals typically provide counseling services, such as therapy sessions, crisis intervention, or mental health assessments, and are called in when there is a demand for additional support. Per diem positions offer flexibility for both the counselor and the employer, allowing LMHCs to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, or community organizations, depending on need.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a per diem LMHC?

To thrive as a Per Diem LMHC, you need a master's degree in counseling or a related field, state licensure, and strong clinical assessment and therapy skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth platforms, and documentation standards is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and adaptability help you build rapport with diverse clients and manage variable caseloads. These skills are crucial for delivering effective mental health care in flexible, often fast-paced environments where both clinical excellence and efficient workflow matter.

How does scheduling and workload flexibility typically work for a per diem LMHC?

Per Diem Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) often enjoy significant flexibility in their scheduling, as these roles are designed to provide coverage based on clinic needs or client demand. Typically, you can indicate your availability in advance, and assignments may range from a few hours to full shifts, depending on caseload fluctuations. This flexibility is ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance or supplementing other employment, but it may come with less predictability in hours. Collaboration with the core clinical team remains important, as per diem LMHCs are expected to communicate effectively regarding client care and documentation.
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Infographic showing various Per Diem Lmhc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,386 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Assessment Clinician Per Diem Nights - intake

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$51 - $102/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position:

Assessment Clinician Per Diem Nights - intake

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Job Id:

701

# of Openings:

1

We are hiring a full time Assessment Clinician Masters Level to join our Inpatient We are hiring a per diem Assessment Clinical (masters level) to join our Intake team. This is a nights position from 7 pm -730 am. Intake is open seven days a week.

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone’s unique values, strengths, and beliefs. We believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.

The Assessment Clinician performs work at an advanced, specialized, and independent level. Provides intensive casework with individual, family and marital therapy. Skilled in de-escalation and brief solution -focused therapy. Provides group therapy and diagnostic evaluations and interprets complex psychosocial factors to a variety of psychiatric and addition patients. Relates accepted theories of psychiatry/psychology to practice situations. Requires instruction only in highly complex, new or specialized methods or procedures.

  • Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessment, develop updates and detailed reassessment of the patient needs
  • Assess social history and identify high-social risk issues that may impact disposition planning
  • Coordinate with family, support persons and community providers to make a full and complete assessment of patient’s functioning, care needs and discharge supports.
  • Provide patient and family education, support and advocacy
  • Participate as a member of the treatment team in developing interdisciplinary master treatment plan goals for treatment and guide subsequent intervention
  • Implement planned interventions aimed at meeting specified goals in the treatment plan and offered through a variety of modalities (group, individual, couple, family, etc.)
  • Make level of care recommendations and assist care coordinators in developing comprehensive disposition plans to the next level of care
  • Provide therapeutic activities that focus upon the development and maintenance of adaptive skills that will improve the patient’s functioning.
  • Report to work at scheduled time and work the entirety of the scheduled shift.
We offer competitive pay and benefits:
  • Hourly – associate pay $37.67- $69.84/independent pay $39.80-$73.78
  • 15% per diem rate in addition to hourly pay
  • Employee Assistance Program up on hire
  • 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
  • Paid Time Off -You will accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.
What We Require: Education:
  • Master’s degree in Behavioral Science field or Social Work
Licenses:
  • Current Washington state license as: Licensed as Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSAW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTA)
  • Basic Life Support through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required to start
Experience:
  • Two (2) years experience in psychiatric/mental health setting
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