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Pembroke Pines, Florida

Therapist (53027)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$55k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 12m ago · Verified live

Job description

  • Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Serviceshttps://info. flclearinghouse. com Position Summary: The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical activities pertaining to services for families referred by child welfare agencies. Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Essential Job Functions: Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME). Conducts AAPI pre- and post-test after providing parenting models Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure Document all clinical services and activities in accord with FSFN Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator before the termination of a consumer from treatment Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed. Provide in-home/on-site group therapy, as needed. Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed. Participate in case conference Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed. Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality Participate in performance improvement activities Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • ptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available The ability to write assessments, Wellness and Recovery Plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other consumer related data as evidenced through the clinical records Knowledge and application of developmental theories Knowledge and application of developmental psychopathology Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment. Understands that different cultural and ethnic groups have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services Demonstrates respect for individual’s cultural and ethnic values when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services Understands that different cultures define and perceive family and its importance differently Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values Knowledge of Incident Reporting Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality Familiarity with WestCare services and programs Demonstrates a high degree of depend
  • ability. Maintains a good attendance record. Observes working hours Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor Works independently with minimal super
  • vision Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job Work time is always productive Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others. Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time. Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare. Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and super
  • vision Maintains a positive attitude toward work Ensures and maintains a safe working environment. Work area is clean and orderly. Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures. Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures Presents a positive personal image Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or outpatient treatment setting. Some outdoor activities may be required. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation: Physical Demands: Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, an

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing wellness and recovery plans, and providing individual and family therapy for families referred by child welfare agencies. They must also document all clinical activities in accordance with licensing and agency standards while coordinating with external providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field such as social work, psychology, or addiction counseling. Preference is given to those with active licensure (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) or certification (CAP/MCAP) and at least two years of supervised clinical experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma-informed careMotivational interviewingClinical documentationSubstance use counselingMental health assessmentHIPAA complianceSafety planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (53027) at Westcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Westcare ranks #12 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k 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 ~$53k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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