Licensed Mental Health Assessor (LMFT, LCSW or LMHC)
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About the job
In Office Full-Time Assessor
In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Office
$90,000.00 to $98,000.00 + Benefits + PTO Annually Compensation Based On 14 Completed Assessments Per week, Experience and Language Skills
Chrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare, and we are excited to welcome Florida licensed clinicians to our team!
As a Florida licensed clinician at Chrysalis Health, you will have the opportunity to provide assessments to a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. options to provide flexibility and convenience for our clients in our Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Office.
Assessments Only – No Ongoing Therapy Required! Focus exclusively on conducting mental health assessments without the responsibility of maintaining a therapy caseload or providing ongoing treatment.
At Chrysalis Health, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Our extremely competitive compensation package is customized to your financial needs and goals!
- Competitive Pay rates with incentives – the more assessments you provide the more you earn!
- As many patients as you would like to assess
- Resources and Support to increase clinical development and growth.
- FREE CEU’s
Robust Benefits to meet all your needs
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including accrual every pay period and bonus opportunities
- Uncapped Income Potential: Ability to earn more based on additional service hours with our Fee for Service model
- Health Insurance with employer contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary GAP insurance
- 401k with employer match
- FREE Continuing Education Units CEU’s
- Professional growth opportunities, including progression into clinical management.
Candidate Requirements
- You are compassionate and engaging while providing superior customer service.
- Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling.
- Florida License: Active and valid in respective field
- Must maintain a full-time schedule Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm in our Broward County, Fort Lauderdale office completing a minimum of 14 assessments per week.
- Responsible for determining client’s psychiatric diagnosis based on diagnostic criteria from DSM-5-TR and ICD-10.
- Performs initial assessments in accordance with Medicaid regulations and updates as applicable.
- Works effectively with culturally diverse groups and individuals experiencing an exacerbation of either psychiatric, substance use and/or medical symptoms, as well as experiencing a stressful situation.
- Minimum compensation listed is based on 14 mental health only assessments per week. The average time to complete MH assessment is 2 hours 15 minutes. Earnings and bonus potential increases with bilingual, substance use assessments and productivity.
Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.
From Chrysalis Health (Fort Lauderdale, FL)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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