Psychiatric Counselor

Halifax Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Halifax Health as a Psychiatric Counselor – Master's Required in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will provide individual, family and group therapy, coordinate Treatment Team/Planning for individual patients, and will be expected to coordinate and facilitate discharge planning for the patients by collaborating with families, support systems and referral sources.

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Coordinate Treatment Team Meetings.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Halifax Health as a Psychiatric Counselor – Master's Required.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningDischarge planningBehavioral healthSubstance abuse counselingCrisis interventionPatient educationCase managementClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPsychiatric screening

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited institution. Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure within eight months of hire is required, with preference given to those with experience in behavioral health or substance abuse.

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Halifax Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Behavioral health, Substance abuse counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Counselor conducts psychosocial assessments and provides individual, family, and group therapy for patients aged 14 and older. They also coordinate treatment planning, facilitate discharge arrangements, and act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

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