Licensed Therapist –Adolescent Mental Health
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$83k | Mental Health Therapy median $65k (middle half $56k–$70k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 325 active | 7,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 26% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment577 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,551 in the last 30 days | 1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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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