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HavenRise Academy of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Licensed Therapist –Adolescent Mental Health

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$83k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist –Adolescent Mental Health (Full-Time)

HavenRise Academy of Florida

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

At HavenRise Academy, we believe in more than treating symptoms—we help adolescents find hope, healing, and the tools to thrive. Our multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care designed to support adolescents and their families through meaningful, lasting change.

As HavenRise continues to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who want to be part of a collaborative environment where clinical expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed, and quality care remains at the center of everything we do.

At HavenRise Academy, we believe in more than treating symptoms—we help adolescents find hope, healing, and the tools to thrive. Our multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care designed to support adolescents and their families through meaningful, lasting change.

As HavenRise continues to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who want to be part of a collaborative environment where clinical expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed, and quality care remains at the center of everything we do.

We’re seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) with a passion for working with adolescents and their families. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working as part of an interdisciplinary team and is committed to delivering thoughtful, individualized care in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

Why Join HavenRise?

Mission-Driven Work – Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents navigating mental health challenges.

Collaborative Care – Partner closely with psychiatric providers, therapists, educators, behavioral health staff, and other members of the treatment team.

Clinical Impact – Bring your experience and perspective to treatment planning, program development, and quality improvement.

Growing Organization – Join an established program that continues to expand its services and reach.

Supportive Culture – Work in an environment that values collaboration, professional respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your Role

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

  • Salary: $65,000 – $83,000 annually, commensurate with licensure, experience and qualifications.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • A culture where clinical expertise and thoughtful feedback are valued.
  • Location: Jacksonville, FL | On-site
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt | Monday
  • Friday 8:00 am
  • 5:00 pm

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.

Current, unrestricted Florida license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Registered Interns will be considered.

Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred, with experience working with adolescents strongly preferred.

  • Experience in a behavioral health, PHP, IOP, outpatient, or similar treatment setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and other clinically appropriate modalities.
  • Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and safety-planning skills.
  • Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.
  • Comfort working within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with adolescents, families, colleagues, and outside providers.
  • A genuine commitment to helping adolescents build emotional wellness, resilience, and long-term coping skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities while conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with families, schools, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and effective crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 26% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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 jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$83kMental Health Therapy median $65k (middle half $56k–$70k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida325 active7,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 26% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment577 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,551 in the last 30 days1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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 ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 29 employers
13
<$70k
8
$70k-90k
10
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Mental Health Therapist

$131k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About HavenRise Academy of Florida

Mental Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
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.

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