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LifeView Group
Milton, FL, United States

Clinical Counselor II - Avalon Center

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49k-$53k

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Job Description

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Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

About LCI with Benefits

Medical

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Term Life
  • Employer

Paid Long Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings

Account

  • Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident

Insurance

  • Group Critical Illness Insurance
  • Individual Short-Term Disability

Insurance

  • Paid Time Off
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Discount

Program

  • Teladoc

Overview

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services.

Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff.

This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards.

Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.

Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
  • At least two (2) years’ experience working with mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
  • Active registration as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern is preferred.

OR

  • Verification of completion of a Master’s program internship at Lakeview Center, Inc.

AND

  • Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
  • Must be able to obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification.
  • Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $49,056 - $52,890 per year. Salary is based on experience.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit lifeviewgroup.org and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Counselor II provides high-quality, client-centered therapeutic services including assessment, treatment planning, and direct care. Additionally, the role serves as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s level staff and behavioral technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling. At least two years of experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical counselingCrisis interventionSubstance abuse counselingMental health supportCase managementMentoringConsultationRisk managementSafety managementDocumentationPerson-centered care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k 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 ~$51k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
16% this job
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Milton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,775/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
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 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About LifeView Group

Mental Health Care
Pensacola, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life and AD&D
Voluntary Term Life
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account