Licensed Mental Health Counselor| Adult & Child Psychiatry - Springhill | Full Time | Days
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About the job
Overview
Take the next step in your professional growth as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with UF Health Adult & Child Psychiatry in Gainesville, Florida. Join a compassionate and collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Located in the heart of Gainesville, our community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation.
As part of UF Health, you will be connected to one of the nation's leading academic health systems, recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. We value the important role our mental health professionals play in improving the lives of patients and families every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Discover what’s possible for your career at UF Health.
Responsibilities
This Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing clinical services consisting of diagnostic assessments, treatments, mental health education, and counseling. Services are limited to the clients of UF Health Physicians' Division of Psychology. Duties include the treatment of a wide variety of psychological disorders including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Substance Abuse, and Related Disorders in individuals throughout the lifespan.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Location: Gainesville, L
Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related field.
Experience
Required: A high level of computer literacy, including demonstrated proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of Florida's Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse laws.
Preferred: Two years of experience in behavioral health service. Previous experience with Epic or other electronic medical record system
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation : Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'
From UF Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UF Health
UF Health is the University of Florida's nonprofit academic health system, with 12 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) hospitals, hundreds of physician practices and outpatient locations, and more than 30,000 (source: UF Health, About UF Health) faculty and staff in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Source: UF Health, About UF Health
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