MS Therapist (Unlicensed) | Adult Outpatient Services (2056)
Listed compensation
$21.73/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- Salary Range: $21.73Job Purpose: - The MA/MS Therapist employee in this position is responsible for providing direct treatment services in the form of group, individual, family and psychoeducational counseling to consumers in Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Program.
- vision and training sessions to enhance clinical skills and ensure adherence to best practices. - Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. - Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of client information at all times. - Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with advancements in the field of mental health therapy.
Qualifications
- ability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More! Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements. For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, dis
- ability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for providing direct treatment services including individual, group, and family counseling for adult mental health and substance abuse patients. They must also conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a Human Services field and possess at least two years of experience in mental health or substance abuse. Proficiency in therapeutic interventions and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$46k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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