Milieu Therapist

APALACHEE CENTER

4 days ago

Tallahassee, Florida$20/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Apalachee Center Inc as a Milieu Therapist – Rotating Schedule in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $20.00Job Category: OtherApalachee Center, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

escalation and therapeutic intervention techniques. Uphold safety protocols and maintain composure under high

hour day shifts available. The hours are 7:30am

8:00pm. Every other weekend off. Shift differential: We are pleased to offer a competitive shift differential during the hours 4:00pm

Requirements

informed care, and therapeutic intervention techniques. Experience with behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement methods. Problem

Solving and Decision

Making Capacity to assess situations quickly and implement appropriate interventions. Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution

focused during crises. Organizational and Professional Skills Strong time

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Apalachee Center Inc as a Milieu Therapist – Rotating Schedule.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavior managementTherapeutic interventionChild developmentTrauma-informed careDe-escalationDocumentationConflict resolutionStress managementEmotional regulationPatient monitoringCommunicationTime managementMultitaskingTeam collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Milieu Therapist at APALACHEE CENTER 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.

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

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at APALACHEE CENTER 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tallahassee, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavior management, Therapeutic intervention, Child development, Trauma-informed care, De-escalation, Documentation, Conflict resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Milieu Therapist maintains a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children while facilitating group and individual activities. They are responsible for monitoring client progress, managing crises through de-escalation, and collaborating with families and nursing staff.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Shift Differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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