Behavioral Health Counselor (49839)

This Behavioral Health Counselor (49839) position at WESTCARE includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Behavioral Health position at WESTCARE is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Key West, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Screenings, Assessments, Interventions, Referral, Linkage, Caseload Management, Outreach, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor performs screenings, assessments, interventions, and provides linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse or mental health issues, aiming to prevent symptom worsening. Essential functions include carrying a caseload of approximately 25, providing substance abus...