Licensed Primary Therapist-Veterans & First Responders Program
Compensation
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Job Description
Beach House Center for Recovery is a well-established treatment facility in Palm Beach County that offers a full continuum of care to adults struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Our goal is to give patients the freedom they have been waiting for by placing an emphasis on the healing power of love and connection.
We are currently looking for a Florida Licensed Therapist to join our specialized Freedom First Program, providing clinical services to veterans, first responders, and other individuals who may be experiencing trauma, substance use disorders, mental health concerns and co-occurring conditions.
The ideal candidate is a military veteran and Florida-licensed mental health professional that can bring both clinical expertise and an understanding of military culture and the unique experiences of veterans to the therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to veterans, first responders, and other assigned patients
- Facilitate trauma-informed and recovery-focused therapeutic groups
- Identify and address underlying clinical issues contributing to mental health and substance use concerns
- Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical assessment
- Complete ongoing clinical assessments and documentation in accordance with facility, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
- Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions appropriate for veterans and individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support as indicated
- Coordinate discharge and continuing-care planning with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, nursing, case management, behavioral health, and other clinical team members
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Participate in clinical meetings, treatment team meetings, supervision, and other required facility activities
- Promote a therapeutic environment that recognizes military culture, service-related experiences, trauma, resilience, and recovery
Qualifications Include
- Ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders
- Understanding of military culture and the unique challenges that may affect veterans and their families
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment
- Ability to effectively facilitate individual, family, and group therapy
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and crisis-intervention skills
- Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support best practices and positive patient outcomes
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Veteran Status
- Military veteran strongly preferred
- Candidates with direct military experience and an understanding of veteran culture are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability preferred
Ability to Commute/relocate
- Juno Beach, FL 33408: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education
- Master's with a clinical major (Required)
- FL License-LMHC, LMFT or LCSW (Required)
Experience
- Substance Use and and/or Mental Health Disorder Therapist: 1 year (Preferred)
All candidates offered a position must consent to a comprehensive background check including employment history, education verification, criminal records, driving history and other relevant checks.
A pre-employment drug screen is also required as part of the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to veterans and first responders while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical care and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical major and possess a Florida license (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW). A strong understanding of military culture and experience in trauma-informed care for substance use and mental health disorders is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $57k (middle half $45k–$80k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 321 active | 7,479 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 20% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment570 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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