Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics

1 month ago
United States$65k–75kFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will provide direct, evidence-based psychotherapy services and interventions to patients and families.
  • will screen and assess complex mental health needs of patients and their families, including identifying strengths and weaknesses, services, and financial constraint.
  • will provide rapid response to emergency needs of complex patients and families using evidence-based interventions to stabilize and resolve crisis situations.
  • will provide assistance with the development of linkages with providers and community services that will enable patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements

  • degree supervised experience. Preferred Qualifications: Professionals with one of the following credentials and training in psychotherapy:
  • Social worker with a masters degree or doctorate from an accredited school of social work
  • Counselor with a masters degree in counseling
  • Psychologist with a masters degree or doctorate in clinical psychology

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentsPreliminary DiagnosesPsychotherapeutic TreatmentsCase ManagementEvidence-Based PsychotherapyElectronic Medical Record DocumentationCrisis InterventionCommunity Resource LinkagesTreatment PlanningCoordinationPatient Stabilization
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics at University of Florida a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at University of Florida is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of Florida lists compensation for this psychologist position at $65k to $75k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($65k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Preliminary Diagnoses, Psychotherapeutic Treatments, Case Management, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy, Electronic Medical Record Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Community Resource Linkages. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing direct, evidence-based psychotherapy services, psychosocial assessments, preliminary diagnoses, and case management support for children and adolescents with mental health disorders. The counselor will also document treatments, screen complex needs, respond to emergencie...

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago