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HavenRise Academy of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Mental Health Therapist -PRN

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$25-$41/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Therapist –Adolescent Mental Health (PRN)

HavenRise Academy of Jacksonville, FL

Make a lasting impact on young lives while working with a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents while working in a supportive, team-oriented clinical environment.

At HavenRise Academy, our mission is simple but powerful: to help adolescents find hope, stability, and the skills they need to thrive. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a setting that values collaboration, integrity, and whole-person healing. Our clinicians work closely together, supporting one another while delivering high-quality care to adolescents and their families.

Position Overview

We are seeking a PRN Therapist with experience in adolescent mental health to provide coverage as needed. This role is ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and building meaningful therapeutic relationships.

This is an as-needed (PRN) position without a set schedule. Hours are typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM during the days Monday- Friday when covering for staff absences or increased client census.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy for adolescent clients using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.).

  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning when required.
  • Collaborate with families, schools, and outside providers for continuity of care.
  • Actively participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay: $25 – $41, commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Supportive work environment that prioritizes clinician well-being and sustainability
  • Schedule: As Needed: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm

Why Join HavenRise?

Mission-driven work – Provide care that transforms the lives of adolescents navigating mental health challenges.

Collaborative care – Partner closely with psychiatrists, educators, and behavioral health staff for integrated care.

Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a workplace that values respect, communication, and shared clinical responsibility.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience providing therapy to adolescents (behavioral health setting preferred).
  • Skilled in evidence-based interventions and crisis management.
  • Strong documentation skills and proficiency in EHR systems.
  • Passion for helping adolescents achieve emotional wellness and resilience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 10% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$85kMental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $47k–$68k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida351 active7,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 10% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment610 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$65k
4
$65k-90k
3
$90k-115k
6
$115k-140k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
28%
Sign-on bonus
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$70-$100/hr
#2

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Northeast Family Services · Bronx, New York

$70-$100/hr
#3

Part Time Remote Group Therapist - Texas Licensed

$62-$96/hr
#4

Mental Health Therapist - Illinois (Part-Time)

$58.5-$85/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,846 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Retirement Plan
Supportive work environment

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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