Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Location: Cape Coral, Florida
- Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year + full benefits
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
About the Position
We’re hiring an LMHC to provide individual counseling through telehealth. You’ll work with clients during scheduled appointments and help them address the concerns that are affecting their mental health and daily lives.
This position offers a consistent weekday schedule and the flexibility of working remotely. You’ll manage your clinical caseload, document your work, and coordinate with the team when a client needs additional support.
- What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Conduct individual counseling sessions through secure video
- Complete intake assessments and gather relevant client information
- Discuss treatment goals and determine appropriate areas of focus
- Provide counseling for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and adjustment
- Keep session notes and electronic records accurate and up to date
- Review client needs and modify treatment when appropriate
- Identify when referrals or additional services may be needed
- Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field
- Active LMHC license in Florida
- License must be current and in good standing
- Previous experience providing therapy to adults, families, or diverse client populations
- Comfortable using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
- Strong written communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
- $115,000–$120,000 per year
- 2 weeks PTO
- Health Insurance
- 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
- Full benefits
Remote Work Setting
Submit your resume to be considered for this full-time remote counseling opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct individual counseling sessions via secure video and complete intake assessments for diverse client populations. Manage clinical caseloads, maintain accurate electronic records, and coordinate with the team for additional support needs.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and an active, good-standing LMHC license in Florida. Candidates must have previous therapy experience and proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 48 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 33% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 691 active listings.
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Gotham Enterprises a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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