Job Overview:
Bayou Wellness is a well-established, highly regarded private counseling practice in Pensacola, Florida. We are seeking exceptional licensed therapists (LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs) to join our team. Applicants must hold an active Florida license. We are not currently hiring registered interns.
As part of our team, you'll provide therapy in a beautiful, spacious, and welcoming private practice setting while maintaining full control over your schedule and caseload. You'll benefit from an established referral network to help you build and sustain a thriving caseload, while also enjoying the support and collaboration of an exceptional team of clinicians.
We provide insurance credentialing and comprehensive training and ongoing support with insurance processes, including verifying benefits, submitting electronic claims, and navigating claim denials.
Clinical Duties:
- Provide individual, family, couples, adolescent, and/or child therapy based on your areas of competence and preferred population
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's needs
- Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated
Administrative Duties:
- Contact and schedule new client referrals
- Verify clients' insurance benefits and communicate coverage information as needed
- Submit electronic insurance claims and follow up on claim denials when necessary
- Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation
- Collaborate with referral sources and other healthcare providers, as clinically appropriate, to coordinate client care
- Manage your caseload, schedule, and client communication while maintaining continuity of care
Experience & Qualifications:
- Active Florida licensure as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT
- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and high-quality client care
- Previous experience providing psychotherapy in a mental health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation
- Strong understanding of counseling theories, evidence-based interventions, and DSM-5 diagnostic principles
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across the lifespan
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Minimum one-year commitment (We're seeking clinicians who are looking to build a long-term home with our practice)
- Preferred: Certification or specialized training in CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, EFT, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Gottman Therapy, or other evidence-based treatment modalities
What We're Looking For:
- Warm, engaging interpersonal style with sound clinical judgment
- Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and personal responsibility
- Commitment to excellent client care and professional growth
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Proactive communication and follow-through
- Desire to build a long-term private practice career
Perks of the Role:
- Estimated contractor earnings: $43,200–$72,000+ annually, based on client volume
- Established referral network to help build and maintain your caseload
- Control over your schedule and caseload
- Autonomy in your theoretical orientation and clinical approach
- No office rent or utility expenses
- Insurance credentialing provided
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support with insurance processes
- Beautiful, spacious, welcoming, fully furnished lobby
- Freedom to furnish and personalize your private office
- Opportunities for peer consultation, collaboration, and shared resources
- Shared conference room for meetings and consultations
- Bathroom, kitchen, and office common-area amenities provided
- Your own professional bio page on the Bayou Wellness website
- Optional team meetings
If you're passionate about providing exceptional client care and are looking to build a meaningful, sustainable private practice career in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to learning more about you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $43,200.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- Florida therapist license (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pensacola, FL 32504
