Mental Health Professional - LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or IMH (79982)
Listed compensation
$70k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Miami - Everglades Correctional Institution - MIAMI, FL 33194Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Professional to join our team at Everglades Correctional Institution located at: 1599 S.W. 187th Avenue Miami, Florida 33194 The Mental Health Professional provides mental health case management services to patients in a correctional setting and consults with a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health care, including: intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and providing individual and group therapy.
8am-4:30pm; Monday - Friday Salary - $70K/ Registered Interns $80K/ Fully licensed plus benefits Qualifications
Job
Qualifications
Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required. Active mental health professional license in Florida - LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or MH Registered Interns Must have active Basic Life Support certification.
Minimum of two years’ experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness preferred. Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits NHSC loan repayment available Much more...
For more information, please contact: Cathy Laidlaw Nurse and Clinical Recruiter Direct: 954-642-2805 or schedule a call at https://calendly.com/clinicaljobs/30-minute-meeting cathy@teamcenturion.com | wwwteamcenturion.com indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive mental health case management, including intake assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. They also conduct individual and group therapy sessions within a correctional facility setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess an active Florida mental health license. A minimum of two years of direct care experience with individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Professional - LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or IMH (79982) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,101 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
Living in Miami
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $619k≈ 8.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,008/mo≈ 52% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.