LMHC/Psychologist Gainesville

About the role

Cotler Psychology Services is seeking a Florida licensed Master’s-level clinician (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) to provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities in the Gainesville, Florida area. The position offers part-time or full-time hours with flexibility, independence, and the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

For more than 30 years, Cotler Psychology Services has specialized in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care to older adults throughout Florida. Founded by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Kerry Cotler, the practice now partners with over 100 long-term care communities statewide. The mission is centered on improving the emotional well-being and quality of life of seniors through ethical, personalized, and evidence-based care.

Working with seniors in long-term care settings provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Residents often experience challenges related to aging, chronic illness, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and life transitions. The work focuses on helping residents build emotional resilience, improve coping skills, strengthen interpersonal connections, and maintain the highest possible quality of life. Clinicians are supported in focusing on patient care while benefiting from a collaborative and organized practice structure that values professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities
• Help residents build emotional resilience, improve coping skills, strengthen interpersonal connections, and maintain the highest possible quality of life
• Address challenges related to aging, chronic illness, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and life transitions

Qualifications

• Active Florida license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (or nearing licensure)

Benefits

• Comprehensive administrative support including insurance credentialing, referrals, billing, and other administrative responsibilities
• Clinical training and resources: orientation to a user-friendly Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, virtual training, and consultation support tailored to long-term care settings
• Supportive practice environment: work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting focused on compassionate, patient-centered care

Pay

Hourly rates range from $50 to $70, with mileage reimbursement opportunities where applicable.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling: build a schedule that works for you and choose the communities you would like to serve. Part-time or full-time hours available.