BA/BS Counselor | Youth Intervention Services

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.82/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Street Building - Leesburg, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $17.82, Job Purpose: - The BA/BS Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services to clients, utilizing evidence-based practices to support their mental health and well-being.

The role involves assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve their personal and therapeutic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients to understand their mental health needs and challenges. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs. - Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. - Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure effective outcomes. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders to coordinate care and provide holistic support for clients. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations. - Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with advancements in counseling practices. - Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in emergency situations. - Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and available resources. - Contribute to the development and implementation of community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling or mental health setting. - Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competencies. - Proven track record of developing and implementing effective counseling plans.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Proficiency in using electronic health records and other clinical software. - Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. - High level of empathy, patience, and sensitivity in dealing with clients. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines. LifeStream

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More!

Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements.

For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions. They also collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide crisis support to ensure holistic client care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling or mental health setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsCultural competencyCollaborationDocumentation

Youth Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
22% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,338 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free Telehealth Services