Behavioral Health Therapist (50872)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist (50872) 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 psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at WESTCARE is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

WESTCARE lists compensation for this psychologist position at $54k to $61k annually.

This position is based in Marathon, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health therapy, Substance abuse counseling, Mental health assessment, Psychotherapeutic services, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Cognitive behavioral therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic services for youth dealing with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Conducts community-based counseling in schools and homes while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans.