Trauma Therapist ($3,000 Bonus)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$70k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Lakeview Health has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. At Lakeview Health, we deliver experiences designed by the best team of caregivers in the nation. Through our aftercare program, we are able to extend lasting support to our alumni community.

We are seeking a Therapist with experience treating trauma to add to our dynamic team!

Bonus Structure - $3,000

  • Sign On - $1,000
  • 60-Day - $1,000
  • 90-Day - $1,000

Responsibilities

  • Perform client assessments to determine level of care within facility
  • Conducts comprehensive trauma-focused assessments and develops tailored treatment plans focusing on safety, stabilization, and reprocessing.
  • Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the client and/or family, including obtaining collateral information from family and support network
  • Provides targeted trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy to clients with histories of various traumas based on needs established on the treatment plan."
  • Evaluate client progress and revise treatment plan as needed
  • Provide knowledgeable of community resources available for clients and families
  • Assumes case management responsibilities for assigned clients as needed
  • Perform crisis intervention, including management of difficult or resistant clients, utilizing clinically appropriate accepted techniques and methods
  • Present client cases for discussion with the multidisciplinary team and keeps current case presentation outlines for each client
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates educational lectures and therapy programs, including conducting morning focus, community meeting and psych educational lectures
  • Responsible for client, staff, and self-safety at all times
  • Takes responsibility for maintaining and monitoring client records to ensure documentation is completed within program guidelines
  • Documentation meets standards, policies, and established timeframes
  • Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
  • Treats clients/families with respect and dignity
  • Performs all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
  • Facilitates individual, group and family sessions, AMA interventions and individualizes progress notes in a clinically relevant manner
  • Sets appropriate professional boundaries and avoid entering into dual relationships
  • Stays current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing education classes, professional societies and journals, etc.
  • Demonstrates skills to be able to intervene in a crisis situation (i. e., Suicide/homicidal ideation or attempts, family conflict, client to client conflicts

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, MHC, Psychology, Public Administration, or similarly related field
  • LMHC or LCSW certification or license eligible
  • At least two (2) years of experience in a Trauma Therapist/Counselor position working directly with clients is required
  • Must have superior interpersonal skills and be proficient in delivering individual, group, family therapy and case-management services
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relating to substance abuse programs and knowledge of Joint Commission and DCF requirements is preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to navigate EMR systems required
  • Excellent documentation skills

We’re officially a Great Place to Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place to Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees. Read more here: ow. ly

This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.

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Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Trauma-focused therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyClient assessmentTreatment planningSubstance abuse treatmentSafety monitoringMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Trauma Therapist ($3,000 Bonus) at Addiction and Mental Health Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$70kMental Health Therapy median $57k (middle half $50k–$69k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida354 active7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
18% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Addiction and Mental Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 at sign-on, $1,000 at 60 days, $1,000 at 90 days)
Medical Coverage (BCBSAL plans)
Mental Health Support / EAP
Voluntary coverages (pet, home, auto, legal)
Student Loan Repayment for nurses and therapists
Great Place to Work Certified

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.