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Banyan Treatment Centers
Gulf Breeze, Florida

Therapist

CounselorPer Diem

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity with Banyan Treatment Centers!

We’re seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our clinical team on a per-diem, as needed basis. In this role, you will contribute to driving exceptional care by filling in to support a Primary Therapist's case load. Additionally, you will guide patients through therapeutic processes, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and fostering the growth of a dynamic team.

Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting life-changing outcomes for individuals overcoming addiction and mental health adversities.

Position Details

  • Reports to: Clinical Director
  • Schedule: Per-diem, as needed
  • Location: Gulf Breeze, FL (On-site).

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments including ASAM forms, biopsychosocial assessments, and applicable evaluations.
  • Identify treatment needs, integrating findings into a collaborative, measurable treatment plan with patients.
  • Document and update treatment plans and clinical records in adherence to program, regulatory, and confidentiality standards, maintaining accuracy and security.
  • Maintain regular contact with referral sources and family members to provide progress updates and facilitate support, offering consistent communication throughout the treatment process.
  • Lead and facilitate individual and group sessions, including daily process groups and multidisciplinary treatment reviews, promoting open self-disclosure and collaboration on patient needs and goals.
  • Coordinate resources and develop post-discharge plans to support patients with legal, financial, and vocational needs, ensuring comprehensive recovery planning.
  • Apply clinical judgment and intervention skills in crisis situations, including risk assessments, de-escalation, and suicide risk evaluations
  • Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
  • Build rapport and foster trust with patients through strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work or a related human services major.
  • Adherence to the Healthcare Code of Ethics
  • Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal confidentiality regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • An active LHMC, LCSW, LMFT or Registered Intern in Florida; LCSW, strongly preferred.
  • Experience in the behavioral or mental health treatment field.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As

a Therapist, you will:

  • Join a Mission-Driven, Nationally Recognized Organization: Accredited by The Joint Commission, Banyan provides in-person and telehealth care to individuals across the U.S. Our 2023 partnership with TPG’s Rise Fund supports our mission to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care delivered by our 1,600+ team members.
  • Collaborate in a Supportive Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
  • Advance Professionally: Access continuous learning, mentorship, and career growth opportunities in a supportive setting.

Apply Now!

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, apply today and help us transform lives at Banyan Treatment Centers!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, STATUS AS A VETERAN, AND BASIS OF DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL PROTECTED CLASS. WE DO

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related human services field and possess knowledge of Joint Commission standards. Professional licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC in Florida is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionGroup therapyIndividual therapyASAM assessmentBiopsychosocial assessmentRisk assessmentSuicide risk evaluationCase managementDocumentationPatient rapport building

Counselor Career Context

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

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gulf Breeze

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$2,001/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Banyan Treatment Centers

Mental Health Care
Pompano Beach, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mission-Driven, Nationally Recognized Organization
Supportive Environment
Professional Growth Opportunities