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Pays $65k-$75k — $10k below the Counselor market median of ~$85k (125 jobs)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor- General Pediatrics

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Licensed Mental Health Counselor for General Pediatrics at University of Florida. Provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents. $65,000-$75,000/year. Gainesville, FL.

Join University of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – General Pediatrics in Gainesville, Florida.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $75K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development

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 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 emergencies, and assist families in partnering with medical providers.

Requirements

A Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or a related field is required, along with meeting all State of Florida requirements for an LCSW or LMHC and possessing two years of post-degree supervised experience. Preferred qualifications include specific credentials like an active Florida LCSW or LMHC license and 2-3 years of full-time clinical counseling experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development

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