Job Title: Licensed Therapist (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) – PHP/IOP | Full-Time or Part-Time (1099 Contract)

Location: Delray Beach, FL (On-site)

Job Type: 1099 Contract (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Compensation

• 30 hours/week: $75,000–$85,000+ per year (based on experience)
• 15 hours/week: $40,000 per year (15–20 hours/week)
• Additional earning opportunity: Cash-pay intensive clients may be available and pay at a higher rate to the clinician

Schedule

• Program hours: Sunday–Friday, 8:45 AM–3:00 PM
• Full-Time schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30/8:45 AM–3:00 PM (on-site)
• Part-Time schedule: Flexible within program hours (limited mandatory meetings)

License Requirement (Required for Both Roles)

• Active Florida clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)

About the Role

Avento Health is a recruiting agency partnering with a PHP/IOP treatment provider in the Delray Beach, Florida area. Our client provides trauma-informed, relational care for adults navigating substance use disorder (SUD), process addictions, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma-related presentations.

We’re hiring a Primary Therapist for a collaborative, multidisciplinary PHP/IOP team. This is a 1099 contract role available in either a full-time or part-time capacity—ideal for clinicians who want structured programming with flexibility (including those supplementing a private practice).

Must-Haves (Read Before Applying)

• Active Florida clinical license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience or strong comfort working with SUD and/or co-occurring disorders
• Strong clinical judgment, boundaries, and communication skills
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation (including insurance-related documentation as needed)
• Comfort working within structured program policies that support safety and boundaries (including a strict no-touch policy)
• Ability to work on-site in Delray Beach, FL

What You’ll Do

As a Primary Therapist in our PHP/IOP program, you’ll support clients through intensive treatment using evidence-informed care and coordinated treatment planning. Responsibilities include individual therapy, case coordination, documentation, and a limited but meaningful role in group programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to PHP/IOP clients
• Serve as primary therapist for an assigned caseload

Caseload expectations:

• Part-Time: approximately 6–7 clients
• Full-Time: approximately 10–11 clients

• Facilitate group therapy as assigned (groups are typically 2 hours; full-time clinicians generally facilitate 1–2 groups per week, based on scheduling needs)
• Support scheduling and documentation responsibilities tied to your caseload and groups
• Conduct family calls and occasional family sessions when clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (therapy, psychiatry, and support staff)
• Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, and clinical meetings (including weekly caseload group meetings)
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and insurance-related notes as needed

Utilization Review / Peer-to-Peer

The program manages utilization review internally. Peer-to-peer reviews are handled by the Clinical Director. Therapists are expected to maintain strong documentation and provide timely clinical updates when needed.

Additional Compensation Opportunity

The program occasionally serves cash-pay intensive clients. When these cases are assigned, compensation to the clinician is higher.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Experience in PHP/IOP, residential, or higher-acuity outpatient settings
• Training or experience in trauma-focused approaches (EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Psychodrama, etc.)
• Interest in or exposure to process addictions work
• CSAT certification is a plus, not required
• Experience providing group therapy and psychoeducation
• Experience working with adult male populations and/or culturally responsive care

Note: Specialized modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and CSAT-related services may be provided by other clinicians and are not required for the role.

Training & Professional Development (Full-Time Emphasis)

• Employer-paid CSAT curriculum (approximately $6,000 value)
• Ongoing clinical consultation and supervision
• A collaborative culture focused on ethical care and strong clinical practice
• Trauma training support and development pathways (varies by clinician background and role)

EEO Statement

Avento Health is a recruiting agency. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer as well. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, let us know and we’ll help coordinate.

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