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About Us

We started this agency in 2010, and grew from two mental health counselors, to now where we have 80+ clinicians and targeted case managers throughout FL, offering an array of behavioral health services to over 10,000 families. We consider ourselves a small agency, doing things in a practical, user-friendly, and straightforward kind of way.

No Required Meetings.

No Caseload Minimums.

Here's all you need to know below:

We hire both W2 (Employee) and 1099-Contracted therapists, depending on roles.

At this time, our W2 positions are all filled.

For 1099 opportunities, please see below.

How do I know if this is a good opportunity for ME?

This opportunity is great for someone who:

has a full-time job & wants some contract work on the side, or
is already in a private practice and wants to contract elsewhere too, or

What are you looking for?

We are always looking for these positions:

Therapists to see cases for counseling
PSR Specialists to see cases for PSR services (see our homepage for details).
Case Managers to see cases for case management services.

Is is Telehealth or In-Person?

That's up to you. Services may be provided via telehealth or in person. In-person services are compensated at a higher rate due to payer reimbursement structures and demand.

What are the basic requirements?

For Therapists - Must have a Masters Degree in Counseling or Psychology -- AND -- Must be a Registered Intern, or be Florida licensed (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)
For Case Managers - You must have a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus at least 1 year of experience working with the mental health population - which MUST be documented in your resume. Experience must be documented and is subject to verification. Case Managers must provide evidence of being Certified by the Board, which you can do once on board within 30 days.
For PSR Specialists - must have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Health Education, or related human-services field. Furthermore, you must show evidence of training in the following areas (via transcript courses, CEUs, or work experience): (a) Treatment of Behavioral Health Disorders, (b) Human Growth and Development, (c) Evaluations, (d) Assessments, (e) Treatment Planning, (f) Basic Counseling and Behavioral Management interventions, (g) Case Management, (h) Clinical Record Documentation, (i) Psychopharmacology, (j) Abuse Regulations, and (k) Client's Rights.

What if I have my Masters but I'm not a Registered Intern (R.I.) yet?

* If you are a therapist, and not yet a RI, you can get the info here at the Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling. We do not accept therapists who are not, at the very least, Registered Interns, to remain in compliance with Florida Law (Source - Board of Mental Health Counselors - 4/2025)

Do you provide Supervision?

We do NOT provide supervision for licensure (for your hours). If you need to have a Qualified Supervisor to become a registered intern, we recommend looking in psychology today, or emailing the Board to see if they have a list of people. You might also consider joining Facebook groups related to registered interns in FL.

You will be required to complete a monthly supervision form to staff cases, if you are not fully licensed. This is a Medicaid requirement to ensure quality service, NOT our requirement.

For Therapists - Can Registered Interns see clients via telehealth without a supervisor on site?

We get this question a lot. So here it is:

Telehealth Services in Community Mental Health Agencies (like us) > For RMHCIs working in Medicaid-funded community mental health agencies, the on-site supervision requirement may differ. While the law mandates supervision, it does NOT explicitly require the supervisor to be physically present on-site in these settings. Therefore, RMHCIs may provide telehealth services without a licensed clinician physically on-site, provided they have an approved supervision plan and maintain regular supervisory contact with their Q.S.
On-Site Supervision in Private Practice Settings > In private practice settings, Florida regulations stipulate that a licensed mental health professional MUST be physically present on-site when a registered intern provides services. This requirement ensures immediate support and oversight, promoting client safety and adherence to professional standards.

For Therapists - Do my Registered Intern hours count?

Yes. Registered Interns are allowed to provide services anywhere (school, community, homes) without a licensed person in the same setting, this is per the FL Board and AHCA, only to apply to Community Mental Health Agencies. (This would not apply to private practices). Hours obtained in this setting are generally accepted by the Florida Board and AHCA when properly documented.

Hours - Two (2) years of post-master’s supervised experience under the supervision of a licensed supervisor. These hours must be documented on the Verification of Clinical Experience Form. The supervision experience must have consisted of: At least 100 hours of supervision in no less than 100 weeks; 1,500 hours of face-to-face psychotherapy with clients; and, 1 hour of supervision every two weeks.

Can I self-refer cases and build my own caseload?

@ For Therapists - You may either wait for cases to be assigned to you, OR you can self-refer.

@ For Case Managers or PSR Specialists - Most self-refer their own cases via community networking etc

What if I choose self-referrals... can you give me some guidance?

You can obtain business cards and marketing brochures from us at a small cost, or use youw own, and if you need more, we will provide you with the templates to print business cards, brochures, rack cards, on your own too. Some contractors choose to build their own caseload through community networking or advertising. Examples have included outreach to community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, or online directories. Contractors determine their own marketing strategies and bear the associated costs. Some contractors found success in advertising on psychology today as well.

How do contractors typically structure part-time engagement?

Contractors choose their own schedules. Some elect to see clients outside of traditional daytime hours, while others concentrate sessions on specific days. Scheduling decisions are entirely determined by the contractor based on availability, client needs, and personal preference. There are no required days, times, or minimum hours.

What about background checks?

If you are already cleared by AHCA as far as background checks, we'll be able to look it up in their system, otherwise you might have to be fingerprinted for clearance.

Do I have to do the Local Background Check Form if I already have a Level-2

Yes! They are completely different things. You will need the local background check and your notarized Affidavit. See forms to download at the end of this page.

What if I live in Alabama, or somewhere outside of Florida?

If you live outside of Florida, you MUST have your FLORIDA license or Registered Intern license, to be able to work with us. Should that lapse or becomes inactive, services cannot be provided under this agreement if licensure becomes inactive.

Do I need liability insurance?

You must have professional liability insurance (if you don't currently have any, we recommend www.cphins.com as a possibility) to cover yourself from unexpected situations.

School-Based Therapy Opportunities (Independent Contractors) - (Tiers A-D below in the application)...

Some contractors choose to provide therapy services in school settings. Participation in school-based services is optional and based on contractor availability and interest. Contractors may elect to serve one or more schools, subject to school approval, student availability, and payer eligibility. Contractors determine how school-based services fit into their overall practice and scheduling preferences, and are subject to applicable school, payer, and licensure requirements.

Key characteristics of school-based services:

Sessions typically occur during school hours, which may result in fewer cancellations compared to traditional outpatient settings.
School referrals may provide access to students in need of services; session volume is not guaranteed.
Contractors retain independence in how services are delivered on-site, consistent with payer, licensure, and school requirements.
School-based sessions are compensated at a higher rate due to payer structures and service setting.
Higher per-session compensation may allow increased earnings without increasing total caseload.

Professional impact:

Opportunity to support students’ academic and emotional success.
Ability to provide services in a community-based setting.

If you are interested in school-based opportunities, you may indicate preferred schools or geographic areas in your application. Our School Coordinator facilitates introductions with participating schools.

Compensation

With our policy regarding being transparent about how we do things, here's what you need to know about compensation: We have weekly direct deposits, usually on Mondays. Direct deposits will include those services that you performed, that are available for pay at the time payroll is processed.

You are paid for your notes* before the insurance reimburses for the claim! (*only exception are notes for which we know there's a billing issue with or longer if the client has a non-Medicaid, commercial, restrictive insurance, or self-pays) >>> as long as your note is submitted on time, or you OPT-In Advanced Pay and get paid a little extra!

Rates

Our rates are listed below.

Therapists - 53-min session:

Base Rate: $40.00 or $45.00 depending on license status (Reg Intern vs Licensed)
This rate is for Medicaid sessions only
Notes MUST be submitted within 2 days in order to qualify for full rates and incentives.
+ $6.00 if you see the client IN-PERSON (at home, school etc.)
+ $5.00 if you speak fluent Spanish to hold sessions in Spanish with clients.
+ $3.00 if you self-refer a case OR if the case is referred by OCPS Schools (one or the other, but not both)

Case Managers - 53-min TCM session:

$25.00 to $27.00 - regular rate depending on experience, qualifications, & need
Notes MUST be submitted within 2 days in order to qualify for full rates and incentives.
+ $3.00 if you self-refer a case.

PSR Sessions are $18.00-$22.00 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, & need

Pro-Bono cases, if available, are $30.00 for a 40-min session.

We also pay a flat rate for other non-frequent services (biopsychosocials; CFARS, Treatment Reviews) - which is 50% of Insurance Payment.

Non-Medicaid sessions (e.g. some healthy kids plans, commercial plans), pay differently, usually $35.00 per session.

Self-Pay sessions pay 70% of the client's cost

Every progress note must have attached either a screenshot from the telehealth session, or a screenshot from a text from the client verifying your date/time of the note. This is done for your protection. Other options are available for school-based sessions.

How can I track everything?

You have a secured link to view your caseload, deadlines, and payments, at anytime you want!

Our Compensation Model

Compensation is fee-for-service and contingent on the submission of compliant documentation, applicable authorizations, and insurer reimbursement. Services that are not reimbursed by the payer are not payable under this model.

What is a 1099?

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not an employment position.

You are your own business, and you can provide services to any agency or company.

✅ Behavioral Control

We will not micromanage you.
You keep your own schedule of when you work... between you and the assigned client.
You can do this while working on other ventures.
You may accept as many or as few cases as you choose, subject to availability and payer eligibility
Certain requirements apply due to payer, licensure, and regulatory standards, including documentation and service eligibility rules.
You can accept (or reject) a specific case/client.
We do not evaluate you or put you on PIP (performance improvement plans).

✅ Financial Control

There are no paychecks or paystubs, only direct deposit payments.
Unlike a regular job, you cannot count on a steady ‘paycheck’; the amount paid each week, if any, always varies depending on the progress notes (the product) that was eligible to be paid at that time.
We pay you per session, per note submitted, etc.... not by salary or hourly pay.
Your efforts into providing great service will determine whether you profit or not from being an independent contractor.
Compensation is variable and dependent on completed, reimbursable services. This role does not provide guaranteed or immediate income.
You or your LLC do not get a W2 Form at the end of the year, you get a 1099NEC instead if you made over $600.
You can and should advertise your services in Psychology Today etc. to get more self-referred cases, at your own cost and your own success/failure.
Payment is limited to services that meet payer documentation, authorization, and eligibility requirements. Services that are not reimbursed by the payer are not payable.
Our compensation model states that a note must be reimbursable by the insurance company, which if they end up not paying, it's always a risk the contractor undertakes.
We cannot provide you with benefits, retirement offers, office space, or payment for any materials relevant to how you do your job, all of these are your responsibility as a Contractor.

✅ Type of Relationship

You are not an ‘employee’...it is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.
There are no health benefits or paid time-off.
You do not get a W2...you get a 1099-NEC.
There is no long-term ongoing relationship expected: you sign an annual agreement which can be renewed or terminated at anytime by either party if you want to stop providing services.
You have to provide a W9 Form for tax-purposes.
You have to complete an annual re-crededentialing application to make sure your licensure and qualifications, including background screenings are still valid.

Independent contractor classification is based on the nature and scope of the working relationship. If the structure or engagement level of a role materially changes, classification may be reviewed and adjusted prospectively to remain compliant with applicable labor standards.

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*** DO NOT EMAIL US THESE DOCUMENTS *** Simply start gathering them. You'll need them when you complete the HR paperwork (if you decide to move forward after talking with our Clinical or TCM Director).

@ Download the following 2 documents (SEE NEXT SECTION)

(they're on 1 file called "Affidavit & Local"), print them, and sign/complete them.

(1) Affidavit of Good Moral Character - Have it notarized at your bank (probably free) or UPS Store (approx $8)

(2) Local Background Check (or Records Search) - Take this form - download below -, to the Sheriff's office in the county where you live, and have them run a local check on you. This usually involves $5-10 in cash, beware. - Some Sheriff's offices require doing it online, please check in your county - if that's the case, you MAY send-in all of the other documents below, and THEN email us the local background screen (simply attach a blank document in the form below).

@ If you have an NPI, get an NPI printout from this site: https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/ (see PDF below for more info). Otherwise, see page 4 or 5 in the PDF at the bottom of this page (PDF is called Look Up Your NPI) if you've never had one before, you can sign up for a free NPI there. https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/

@ For Therapists - College diploma (with conferred degree) or transcripts

@ For Case Managers OR PSR Counselors - College diploma (with conferred degree) AND transcripts

@ If you are a licensed therapist (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT), you will need a CAQH #. If you don't have one, please sign-up today for one - https://proview.caqh.org/Login

@ For Licensed or Registered Intern Therapists - License (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Reg interns) - printout from the Board's site showing your active license.

@ For Registered Interns - You will need the email and name of your Qualified Supervisor when you fill out the forms.

@ Any specialty Certifications, if applicable (TCM, CAP, CANS, play therapy, sex therapy, etc.), get the certificates

@ Any CEUs done in the past 24 months - at least 4-5 of them.

@ Copy of driver’s license (current & valid)

@ Copy of car insurance (current & valid)

@ W9 Form (google it from the IRS website)

@ Proof of professional liability insurance (now or within 30 days of hire date) - some options are www.cphins.com or www.hpso.com

@ FARS and CFARS certificates (if you do not have FARS/CFARS numbers, please take the trainings here: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/samh/samh-providers - WE NEED BOTH!

@ Two (2) reference letters or forms. Please note these must be forms or letters of recommendations, not simply emails of references. There is a PDF below (SEE NEXT SECTION) to download in case you need one.

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