FLORIDA LICENSED THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$80K
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Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Florida State Licensed Therapist at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, FL
Ft. Myers Academy (FMYA) is located in Fort Myers, Florida. We are a moderate risk, all-female program, contracted through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which offers comprehensive care and treatment, specializing in evidence-based intensive mental health services.
The academy offers qualified supervision hours. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care in a serene and supportive environment, designed to promote healing and recovery for individuals facing mental health challenges.
With a focus on evidence-based practices, Ft. Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.
Pay: $80,000.00 annually
Perks & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You Will Do
The Florida Licensed Therapist, in the Rite of Passage program, is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing case plans and treatment programs based on the needs of each student and the requirements of the placing agency. They provide individual, group, family, and case management services while ensuring the program meets therapeutic goals.
Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Therapist also supervises group living staff, ensuring proper support for students. They maintain accurate documentation, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to the program's ongoing development.
To be considered you should: Possess a MA, MS or MSW. Licensed LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC. Prior Case Management experience required including three years’ experience with juveniles. Prior substance abuse education, intervention and treatment services provided to juveniles (CAC II or CAC III preferred).
Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts: 5 days a week, with 2 days off.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and providing direct therapeutic services to youth. They also oversee case management and supervise group living staff to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid Florida license such as LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC. At least three years of experience working with juveniles is required, along with prior case management experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FLORIDA LICENSED THERAPIST at Rite of Passage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k | Mental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $58k–$75k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 321 active | 7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 64% 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 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
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$74k-$117kLicensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000
$81k-$117kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fort Myers
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $341k≈ 4.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,719/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.