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Rite of Passage
Miami, Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA LICENSED THERAPIST

CounselorFull-Time

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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 a Licensed Therapist for our South Florida Youth Academy in Miami, FL

As a Licensed Therapist, you’ll be responsible for administering, developing, and facilitating case plans and prescriptive treatment programs that meet each student's needs and align with the placing agency's requests. You will be the primary service provider for individual, group, family, and case management services. You will report directly to the Clinical Director and assist with the supervision of the group living staff.

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related human services, with four years of related experience in residential group living and the clinical experience required.
  • Must be a licensed therapist in Florida: LMHC, LCSW. LMFT. (Licensed Roles)
  • Must be able to pass a background check, physical, drug test, and TB.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies, and juvenile courts.

With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 70,000 youths have entered and completed our programs.

ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist is responsible for developing and facilitating prescriptive treatment programs and case plans for youth. They serve as the primary provider for individual, group, and family therapy while assisting with the supervision of group living staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and possess four years of relevant experience. A valid Florida license (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) is mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical therapyTreatment planningIndividual counselingGroup therapyCrisis interventionMental health counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SOUTH 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 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 40% 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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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