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Licensed Therapist (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)
Established Caseload | Hybrid | $80,000 to $90,000+ Earning Potential
Practice Like a Clinician, Not a Business Owner
Your job is therapy.
Our job is everything else.
We’ve already built the private practice many therapists dream about.
At Tampa Therapy, you’ll enjoy the professional autonomy of private practice without carrying the financial risk, administrative burden, uncertainty, or isolation that often comes with building a solo practice.
We manage referrals, marketing, scheduling, billing, technology, administrative support, office management, and day-to-day operations so you can focus entirely on providing exceptional clinical care.
If you’re looking for a place where you can simply do great therapy while someone else handles the business, you’ve found it.
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Why Join Tampa Therapy?
For more than a decade, Tampa Therapy has built a reputation as one of the most recognized, respected, and sought-after psychotherapy practices in the Tampa Bay area. Our name has become synonymous with exceptional clinical care, professionalism, and an unparalleled client experience.
Joining Tampa Therapy is more than accepting another therapy position. It is becoming part of a practice that clinicians are proud to be associated with. Throughout the years, we’ve found that many experienced therapists know exactly who we are long before they ever apply. Becoming part of our team carries weight because of the standards we uphold, the clients we attract, and the quality of care we provide.
Unlike large corporate therapy organizations or high-volume group practices, we have intentionally remained a boutique, highly selective team. Every clinician is hired because they elevate the practice, and every decision we make is centered on preserving the exceptional reputation we’ve spent years earning.
As our practice continues to grow, we are thoughtfully expanding access to care through a limited number of clinician positions designed to serve clients utilizing insurance benefits while maintaining the same clinical standards, exceptional client experience, and boutique culture that have always defined Tampa Therapy.
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A Career Built on Stability
One of the biggest challenges therapists face isn’t providing excellent therapy. It’s building and maintaining a full caseload.
Many clinicians spend years networking, marketing themselves, or worrying about where their next referral will come from.
This position is intentionally different.
Our goal is to provide a dependable referral stream that allows talented clinicians to focus on practicing therapy rather than building a business.
This role is designed for clinicians seeking long-term stability, predictable referrals, and the opportunity to maintain a consistently full schedule.
Expected caseload is approximately 30 client sessions per week. Many referrals will utilize insurance benefits, and clinicians may also work with private-pay clients depending on referral patterns and client preferences.
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Clinical Autonomy with Meaningful Support
We hire experienced professionals because we trust their clinical judgment.
You’ll maintain complete autonomy over your therapeutic approach while benefiting from the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. Our clinicians regularly consult with one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and genuinely enjoy working alongside colleagues who are equally committed to clinical excellence.
This is a genuinely collegial environment, not simply a collection of independent contractors sharing office space.
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Boutique, Not Corporate
Tampa Therapy is privately owned and led by a licensed psychologist who remains actively involved in the practice every day.
Decisions are made by someone who understands both the science of psychology and the realities of sitting across from clients, not by a corporate office focused on productivity metrics.
Because we’re intentionally selective in our hiring, you’ll know your colleagues personally, have direct access to leadership, and become part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.
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Build a Career, Not Just Your Next Job
We are not looking to simply fill another position.
We are looking to welcome another long-term member of our team.
We invest significant time, referrals, marketing resources, administrative support, and mentorship into every clinician we hire because we believe great clinicians deserve great support.
This position is designed for therapists who want the freedom, flexibility, reputation, and financial stability of private practice without having to build and operate one themselves.
For many therapists, owning a successful private practice is the dream.
We’ve already built one.
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Compensation
Expected earning potential is approximately $80,000 to $90,000+ annually based on maintaining a full clinical caseload.
This position is intentionally designed around a dependable referral stream and approximately 30 client sessions per week, creating predictable income and long-term career stability.
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What We Provide
- Established referral pipeline
- Beautiful, fully furnished office space
- Hybrid flexibility
- Administrative support
- Scheduling services
- Billing and payment processing
- Marketing and advertising
- Electronic health record and practice management software
- Direct access to leadership
- Clinical autonomy
- Collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to build your career within one of Tampa Bay’s most respected psychotherapy practices
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Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to adults, couples, and older adolescents.
- Maintain approximately 30 client sessions per week.
- Complete timely clinical documentation.
- Document medical necessity in accordance with insurance requirements.
- Collaborate with administrative staff regarding scheduling and billing.
- Maintain the exceptional standard of care that defines Tampa Therapy.
Experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem concerns is highly desirable. EMDR training or certification is a plus.
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Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold an active Florida LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT license.
- Be in good standing with their licensing board.
- Carry, or obtain, professional liability insurance.
- Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment and professionalism.
- Be committed to providing exceptional client care.
- Have experience with insurance documentation or be willing to complete training in documenting medical necessity and payer requirements.
- Be interested in building a long-term professional home rather than a temporary position.
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Application Instructions
Please submit your resume/CV and a thoughtful cover letter through Indeed.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please tell us:
- Why Tampa Therapy appeals to you.
- Why you believe you’d be an excellent fit for our team.
- Your current availability.
- Your experience with evidence-based treatment approaches.
We intentionally hire slowly because every clinician who joins Tampa Therapy becomes part of the reputation we’ve spent more than a decade building.
If you’re looking for a place to plant roots, build an exceptional clinical career, and become part of one of Tampa Bay’s most respected psychotherapy practices, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $91,844.21 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33602
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth51

- LifeStance Health34

- CHE Behavioral Health Services23

- Aspire3659

- Brave Health8

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) jobs.
- Active LMHC, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent state licensure in the state of practice
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as SimplePractice, Therapy Notes, or Epic
- Demonstrated competency in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Ability to complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes within required timeframes
Tips for Your Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Job Search
List your licensure state by state
Your LMHC license is state-specific, so note every state where you hold active licensure on your resume. Employers hiring for multi-state telehealth roles filter for this directly, and missing it means your application is screened out before anyone reads your experience.
Tailor your resume to setting type
A community mental health resume looks different from a private practice or school-based one. Swap in the language of the setting you're targeting, whether that's crisis intervention, IEP collaboration, or sliding-scale caseloads, so hiring managers see an immediate fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your modality
Filter for job postings that call out specific evidence-based modalities you're trained in, such as EMDR, DBT, or CBT. Applying to roles that match your clinical training makes your application stronger and reduces the risk of a poor caseload fit after you're hired.
Prepare a clinical philosophy statement
Many LMHC interviews open with a question about your theoretical orientation. Write out a two- to three-sentence answer in plain language before your interview, avoiding jargon. Interviewers want to know how you actually work with clients, not just which theory you studied.
Negotiate supervision terms before accepting
If you're still working toward full licensure hours, ask about supervision structure, frequency, and whether it's provided at no cost before you accept any offer. These terms vary widely across employers and are much harder to renegotiate once you've started.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s?
The companies hiring the most licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s right now include OptiMindHealth, LifeStance Health, and CHE Behavioral Health Services, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Telehealth platforms and large behavioral health groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs are remote?
About 66% of licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the sustained growth of telehealth since the pandemic. Telehealth-specific roles, outpatient therapy positions, and employee assistance program counseling tend to offer the highest share of remote and hybrid flexibility compared to school-based or inpatient roles.
How do you become a licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)?
You earn a master's degree in counseling or a related clinical field from a program accredited by CACREP or a state-approved equivalent. After graduating, you complete a required number of supervised clinical hours working with clients, which varies by state. You then pass a national licensing exam, most commonly the National Counselor Examination or a state-specific equivalent, and apply for full licensure through your state's licensing board.
How do you get hired as a licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) with little experience?
Apply to roles that explicitly accept associate licensees or candidates still accruing supervised hours, as many community mental health centers, nonprofits, and group practices hire at this stage and provide supervision toward full licensure. Highlight your practicum and internship caseloads in detail on your resume, naming the populations you served and the modalities you used. Even limited experience treating a specific population, such as adolescents or survivors of trauma, can differentiate your application.
What does the licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on licensure status, availability, and caseload preferences. A clinical interview follows, where you'll be asked about your theoretical orientation, how you handle crisis presentations, and your experience with specific populations or diagnoses. Some employers include a documentation review, a case conceptualization exercise, or a panel interview with clinical supervisors before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure state, setting preference, and clinical specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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