Therapist (Tallahassee, FL)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$75k

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Job Description

Lakeview Health has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. At Lakeview Health, we deliver experiences designed by the best team of caregivers in the nation. Through our aftercare program, we are able to extend lasting support to our alumni community.

We are seeking a Therapist to add to our dynamic team in Tallahassee, FL. Therapists have a primary role in the planning and delivery of evidence-based treatment to a cohort of patients with behavioral health disorders. You will conduct therapeutic sessions with individuals, groups, and families.

You will use your understanding of different therapy modalities; motivational interviewing (MI); and the tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help patients progress towards their goals and live out their best future.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients
  • Assess and document risk of harm to self or others
  • Develop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes
  • Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare
  • Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients
  • Lead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing
  • Facilitate family sessions
  • Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertise
  • Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk
  • Maintain and promote healthy boundaries
  • Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well being
  • Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions
  • Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges
  • Capture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated
  • Document all clinical assessments as required
  • Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures
  • Remain current with all required trainings and certifications
  • Receive biweekly supervision
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues

Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree required
  • Experience in addiction and mental health
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Desire to work collaboratively with diverse team and patient population.
  • The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.

License Requirements

  • Clinically licensed or license eligible

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At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be clinically licensed or license-eligible in the field of addiction and mental health. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with a compassionate and professional approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingBio-psycho-social AssessmentTreatment PlanningGroup TherapyFamily TherapyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationCase Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed pay$60k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $60k (middle half $53k–$70k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida848 active22,548 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in 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 ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14% this job
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Addiction and Mental Health Services

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Birmingham, AL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (BCBSAL plans)
Dental and Vision (for part-time 20+ hrs)
Mental Health Support (EAP)
Voluntary Coverages (pet, home, auto, legal)
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) through Voya
Generous PTO

Living in Tallahassee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,470/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
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 · Tallahassee, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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