Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida Licensed Position - LCSW, LMHC, LMFT Only)

Vertex Health. Fort Myers, Florida• Part Time/Full-time. $40 - $60 hourly- 1099 -Contracted Position.

Position Overview

Vertex Health is seeking a dedicated and clinically skilled Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide high-quality individual, couples, family therapy to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, and other mental health conditions. Work Schedule: Fully In-person position with office space available.

Flexible scheduling with afternoon, evening, or weekend availability strongly preferred. Consistent referral stream to support caseload development.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, couples, family psychotherapy within the clinician’s scope of competence. Maintain an active, dependable, and consistent caseload. Complete progress notes, treatment plans, reassessments, treatment plan reviews, and discharge documentation accurately and within required timeframes.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the organization’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Monitor client progress, safety concerns, treatment outcomes, and ongoing medical necessity. Coordinate care with psychiatric providers and other members of the multidisciplinary clinical team as appropriate. Follow HIPAA, ethical, payer, credentialing, Joint Commission, and organizational requirements.

Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, staff meetings, and other required meetings. Communicate professionally and promptly with clinical and administrative staff. Demonstrate strong follow-through with clinical, administrative, and documentation responsibilities. Required Qualifications: Active and unrestricted Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT .

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related mental health field. Strong clinical, documentation, communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Proficiency navigating electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other technology platforms. Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with clinical and administrative teams. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation. Active NPI and CAQH profile.

Individual professional liability insurance or willingness to complete required credentialing requirements. Ability to complete required background screening and compliance training.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, or families. Experience working in an insurance-based behavioral health setting. Experience with trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Morning, Afternoon, evening, or Saturday availability.

Experience working with electronic health records and multiple technology platforms.

What We Offer

Competitive per-session compensation of $40–$60, based on qualifications, services provided, and experience. Administrative, scheduling, credentialing, and billing support. Established referral network to assist with caseload development. Flexible, clinician-focused work environment. Collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Office space for in-person services. Opportunity to grow your clinical practice while receiving organizational support. Join Our Team: Join a Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical practice, quality care, and clinical excellence. If you are an organized, dependable, clinically skilled, and technology-friendly mental health professional who values quality documentation and timely completion of clinical responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to grow your practice with Vertex Health.