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Work with David Lawrence Center Current Openings

The Center, located in beautiful Naples, Florida, has a variety of employment opportunities available including medical, clinical, administrative and clinical support positions. We offer an extremely generous and competitive benefits package and a variety of career advancement and on-the-job training opportunities.

David Lawrence Center is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer and a fully tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco products (including vapor cigarettes) is not permitted at any of our campuses.

Employment Opportunities

Click below for information about our current job openings and to apply for a position. All applicants must apply through this portal. No resumes can be accepted via fax, e-mail or walk-in.

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Benefits

401K

Staff are eligible for this excellent plan the first of the month following 60 days of employment. After one year of service, a required information meeting is provided, and David Lawrence Center will match your contribution dollar for dollar as follows:

  • 1-5 years = 5%
  • 6-10 years = 6%
  • 10+ years = 7%

Insurance

Health, dental, prescription (including on-site pharmacy), vision, life and AD&D are provided for full-time staff who work 30 hours per week. Available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.

Paid Leave and Holidays

Regular employees who work 20 hours per week or more receive paid leave on a pro-rated basis to use after six months of continuous employment. Leave provided during the first calendar year of employment may be carried over to the following year. After the first calendar year of employment, employees may carry over a maximum of one week of paid leave from June to July and December to January. Click here to learn more about annual leave balances.

All regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more will receive eight paid holidays per year (pro-rated for part-time). In addition to the eight (8) paid holidays, eligible employees will receive two (2) “floating” holidays. One day will be issued on January 1st and one day will be issued on July 1st.

Banking Services

David Lawrence Center has partnered with a select group of local institutions to accommodate direct deposit on biweekly pay dates and provide favorable rates for numerous affordable loan products and savings accounts.

Alternative Work Schedules

Most non-residential programs close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Non-mandatory employees may request the following alternative work schedules:

  • 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Participation in the alternative work schedule program is at the discretion of the direct supervisor and service director and must not impede delivery of service or program coverage.

Other Available Benefits

Other wellness-focused benefits include:

  • Employees Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted employee meals
  • Local university and college discounts
  • Rental car discounts
  • Area attraction discounts
  • Fitness center discounts
  • Wellness provider discounts (massage, etc.)
  • Cell phone provider discounts
  • Short-term disability, life and cancer insurance discounts

Recognition

We celebrate our employees’ accomplishments, years of service and dedication to life-changing wellness through several recognition programs. Some of our programs include:

  • BEE Exceptional! We routinely celebrate employees for being part of the team, being compassionate and being exceptional through the BEE Exceptional program. This program is designed to promote, inspire and recognize exceptional customer experiences. Employees who consistently demonstrate these behaviors and are committed to providing others with exceptional experiences are known as Buzzworthy BEEs! Fellow employees, managers and clients can nominate an employee.
  • Years of Service We formally celebrate employees’ service anniversaries through a special quarterly luncheon awards ceremony.
  • Staff Appreciation Events We have a variety of annual staff appreciation events including a holiday party and picnic.

Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite

David Lawrence Center is committed to providing life-changing wellness for our clients AND staff. We are proud to offer a healthy and productive work environment that fosters employee satisfaction and a sense of purpose and belonging. As a Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite, we offer the following benefits to encourage and empower our team members to embrace a healthy lifestyle:

  • Blue Zones-inspired options on our daily lunch menu
  • Healthy selections in vending machines throughout campus
  • Meditation garden
  • Alternative work schedules to maintain a healthy work/life balance
  • Standup desks available
  • Personalization of office space
  • Diffusers and aromatherapy permitted
  • Periodic “Purpose” workshops
  • Walking MOAIs (walking groups that foster social connection)

FAQS

Can I apply for a position that isn’t posted?

It’s recommended that you apply for current openings. If there is no current opening that meets yours education, experience and skills please indicate an area of interest.

How do I know if a position has closed?

Once a candidate is selected the announcement will be removed from the website. Some positions, e.g. nurse and behavioral healthcare technicians, are considered continuous recruitment positions. Even if there are no current openings, applications are always accepted. Should an opening occur, recent applications will be reviewed and you may be contacted to determine your continued interest and availability.

How long do you keep my application on file?

Your application will be held in “active” status for a period of six months. You are encouraged to monitor the careers page of the website for new opportunities. If an opening occurs for which you meet the requirements and in which you are interested, you may contact human resources to inform us of your interest.

Must I fill out the job application in order to be considered for a position?

Yes, your signature on the application authorizes us to verify the information provided. You may supplement the job application with your resume and any other job-related documents. Please read the instructions carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes submitted without the application will be held for processing until receipt of the application.

What happens to my application/resume after it has been submitted to HR?

Human Resources reviews the information submitted to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications or criteria as described in the job posting. If you do, you may be contacted for additional information, e.g. is the schedule and/or salary acceptable. Your resume/application will then be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for further review. He or she may then make contact to schedule an interview.

Will I be contacted regarding receipt of my application?

Applications or resumes received via email will receive an automatically generated email response as receipt. Applications and resumes received through the mail, via fax or hand-delivered will not be acknowledged. We respectfully request that you not contact Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

Relocation to Southwest Florida

David Lawrence Center is located in Florida’s Paradise Coast in Naples, Florida. Relocating to Southwest Florida has many perks. Best known for our pristine beaches, warm weather and tranquil tropical setting, Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida and is nestled on the sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Southwest Florida offers exquisite arts and culture, education, affordable real estate, dining and nightlife, sports and recreation all year long.

Here are some helpful resources to learn more about living and working in Florida: