Licensed Child Therapist
Listed compensation
$65k-$83k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Vision Insurance
Are you looking for a supportive, educational and collaborative working environment focused on career development? Interested in a workplace culture of mutual respect, open communication, independence and inclusion? Then, this is your opportunity!
Ellie Mental Health is expanding across South Florida and seeking licensed mental health clinicians (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) to join our clinic serving Lake Worth and surrounding areas.
We offer a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment focused on professional growth, open communication, and high-quality care. At Ellie, our mission is to remove barriers to mental health services for both clients and clinicians. Our culture is rooted in authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination.
This position is primarily in-person in Lake Worth FL, with flexibility for some remote work through a blended in-person and telehealth model. Clinicians work in a modern, welcoming office designed to foster comfort and community. Ellie provides centralized administrative support, including scheduling, referrals, technology, billing, and client–therapist matching—allowing clinicians to focus on clinical work.
Responsibilities
· Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
· Provide evidence-based therapy to individuals, families, and groups (CBT, ACT, MI, etc.)
· Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers, families, and community partners
· Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and community outreach
· Maintain required caseloads (Full-Time: 25 client visits/week)
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
· Active Florida licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)
· Multicultural competence and strong communication skills
· Ability to complete documentation efficiently
· Proficiency with Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant a plus)
· Spanish-speaking a plus
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive compensation ranging from $57 to $62 per session ($65,000–$83,000 per year) for full-time roles
· Health insurance, PTO, and paid holidays
· Flexible full-time or part-time schedules (days, evenings, weekends)
· Blended in-person and telehealth service model
· CEU stipend, paid licensure renewal, and supervisor training opportunities
· Malpractice insurance included
· Supportive, modern office environment
For more information about pre-screen requirements please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Child Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 192 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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 ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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 ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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