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Licensed Clinician – Port Charlotte, FL (W2 with full benefits)
Join a local practice that values you as much as our clients. Start date will be 60-90 days from hire due to credentialing requirements. Clinicians may start part time around 30 days post job offer if they choose to and move to full time upon credentialing completion at 90 days when FL Blue and UHC become effective or choose to start full time after all credentialing is effective. The earliest start date for this position will be January 2027 due to the holidays.
About Us
At Dandelion Therapy Group, we’re proud to be a locally owned and operated practice serving the Charlotte County community. We believe great clinicians do their best work when they’re treated like trusted professionals, not micromanaged employees. That’s why we’ve built a work environment that offers flexibility, autonomy, and respect, without the corporate bureaucracy.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexible Scheduling – Design a schedule that fits your life, not the other way around. Our only requirement is to offer a minimum of two evenings per week as the majority of clients need afternoon and evenings. We do not offer traditional 9-5, Monday-Friday office hours, as that is not when the majority of clients are seen.
- Clinical Autonomy – You choose your treatment modalities, session structure, and client approach. However, we do provide supervision as needed for all professionals on staff for support.
- Local Ownership – Decisions are made right here in our community- not in a corporate boardroom. Our owner is hands on and listens to feedback provided by staff. She completes climate surveys throughout the year to ensure a positive work environment. Changes are implemented following climate surveys.
- No Quotas or Red Tape – Focus on client care without unnecessary productivity pressures or “check-the-box” requirements. The only requirements are 15 completed sessions for part time therapists per week and 25 completed sessions for full time therapist to receive benefits.
- Supportive Culture – Work alongside colleagues who value collaboration, mutual respect, and professional growth.
Your Role
We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled clinician to join our Port Charlotte team. In this role, you’ll provide therapy to clients in a welcoming, client-centered environment. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your work to your strengths while receiving the operational and administrative support you need to thrive. We have a team of billing and administrative staff in house that take care of the leg work of billing and paperwork.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay structure with growth potential
- Flexible hours
- Paid time off and benefits for qualifying team members
- Administrative support so you can focus on therapy, not paperwork
- A beautiful, well-equipped office space in a convenient location
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Active Florida license
- Dedication to client-centered, ethical, and evidence-based practice
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
Join Us
If you’re ready to work in a place where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your well-being is prioritized, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation13
- US Department of Veterans Affairs12
- Psychiatric Medical Care8
- Chrysalis Health7
- US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA4U
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program
- Active state licensure at the LSW, LMSW, or LCSW level
- Experience conducting individual and group psychotherapy or counseling
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and mandated reporting obligations
Tips for Your Mental Health Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinical settings
Hiring managers in mental health social work scan for specific modalities like CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing. Name the frameworks you use and the populations you've served, whether that's adolescents, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders, rather than listing generic counseling skills.
Verify your licensure tier matches the posting
Job listings often require a specific credential, LSW, LCSW, or LMSW, and many won't accept a candidate who is unlicensed or in supervision. Check each posting's licensure requirement before applying so you're not wasting time on roles you're ineligible for right now.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight caseload and documentation experience
Employers routinely ask about caseload size and electronic health record proficiency during screening calls. Note specific EHR platforms you've used, such as Epic or Credible, and give a realistic sense of the caseload volume you've managed to show you can handle the operational side of the role.
Prepare a clinical vignette for interviews
Many mental health social worker interviews include a scenario question where you walk through an assessment or intervention. Practice a concise vignette that shows your decision-making process, including how you handle mandatory reporting, risk assessment, and coordination with a treatment team.
Negotiate supervision terms before accepting an offer
If you need supervised hours toward full licensure, confirm in writing how many hours per week the employer provides, whether the supervisor meets your state board's requirements, and who covers the cost. Missing this detail can delay licensure by months after you've already started the role.
Mental Health Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health social workers?
The companies hiring the most mental health social workers right now include Telecare Corporation, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Psychiatric Medical Care, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, community mental health centers, and government agencies consistently make up the bulk of active postings.
How many mental health social worker jobs are remote?
About 33% of mental health social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting telehealth expansion across the field. Outpatient therapy, care coordination, and utilization review roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while inpatient, school-based, and crisis response positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a mental health social worker?
You start by earning a Bachelor of Social Work or a related undergraduate degree, then complete a Master of Social Work program with a clinical concentration. After graduating, you accumulate supervised post-degree clinical hours, which vary by state, and pass your state's licensure exam. Once licensed, you can practice independently in clinical or community mental health settings.
Can you get hired as a mental health social worker with little experience?
Yes, entry-level mental health social worker roles exist specifically for recent MSW graduates who need supervised hours toward licensure. Employers at community mental health centers, nonprofits, and government agencies often structure these positions around built-in supervision. Highlighting field placement experience with specific populations, any crisis line or hotline work, and completed trainings in evidence-based modalities strengthens an early-career application considerably.
What does the mental health social worker interview process look like?
Most mental health social worker interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on licensure status and clinical experience, followed by a panel interview with a clinical supervisor and HR. Expect scenario-based questions covering risk assessment, documentation practices, and ethical dilemmas. Some employers add a brief written exercise or ask you to walk through a case conceptualization before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mental health social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles at all experience levels and in a range of settings, from outpatient clinics to hospitals and community agencies. Find roles that fit your credentials and location and apply directly to each listing.
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