BA/BS Counselor | Potentials Intervention

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18.36/hr

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Main Street Building - Leesburg, FL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $18.36
  • Job Shift: Day

Job Purpose: - The BA/BS Counselor at LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER is responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services to clients, utilizing evidence-based practices to support their mental health and well-being.

The role involves assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve their personal and therapeutic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients to understand their mental health needs and challenges. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs. - Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. - Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure effective outcomes. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders to coordinate care and provide holistic support for clients. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations. - Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with advancements in counseling practices. - Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in emergency situations. - Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and available resources. - Contribute to the development and implementation of community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling or mental health setting. - Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competencies. - Proven track record of developing and implementing effective counseling plans.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Proficiency in using electronic health records and other clinical software. - Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. - High level of empathy, patience, and sensitivity in dealing with clients. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines. LifeStream

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) PTO (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services And More!

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions for clients. They also collaborate with healthcare professionals, maintain accurate client records, and provide crisis support as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling or mental health setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsCultural competencyCollaborationDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BA/BS Counselor | Potentials Intervention at Lifestream Behavioral Center a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavioral Health Counseling — ranked against 32 active Behavioral Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Behavioral Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Are Counselor jobs open to new graduates?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in behavioral health counselingranked against 32 Behavioral Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$36k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Florida621 active13,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 24% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment621 active listings, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (32 Behavioral Health Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$37k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
PTO (over 4 weeks first year)
Flexible Work Schedules

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.