Mental Health Professional-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist
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Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Full Time Licensed Counselor for Palm Beach Regional Juvenile Detention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Benefits Package to Include But Not Limited To
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
Position Summary
The Mental Health Counselor will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Mental Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment including LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist.
Essential Functions
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit of a Juvenile Detention Facility.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
- The Licensed Mental Health Counselor attends training and meetings as required
Schedule
- Full Time
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Keywords: Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health, Juvenile, Juvenile Detention Center, Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Full time, benefits package, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401k, PTO, bonus, Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida
Full Time
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Counselor provides individual and group therapeutic interventions within a juvenile detention facility. They also assist in planning program goals, conducting administrative consults, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's level degree and possess a valid license as an LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist. The role requires the ability to perform clinical assessments and provide effective mental health treatment in a secure environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Professional-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist at VitalCore Health Strategies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Clinical Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.
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Living in West Palm Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $470k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,377/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.