Children's Therapist - Licensed (1905)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Street Building - Leesburg, FL 34748Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $27.00Job Purpose: - The Licensed Children's Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health therapy to individuals, groups, and families.

The role involves assessing clients' mental health needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to promote mental well-being and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health status and needs. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings. - Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, groups, and families. - Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. - Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. - Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities. - Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and coping strategies. - Advocate for clients' needs within the healthcare system and community resources. - Stay updated with the latest research and developments in mental health therapy practices.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution. - Current licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of practice.

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience in a clinical setting providing therapy to individuals with mental health disorders. - Experience in working with individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) or other chronic illnesses is highly preferred. - Proven track record of developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong therapeutic skills in individual, group, and family therapy modalities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. - Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and provide accurate diagnoses. - Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate clinical documentation. - Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. - Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions. - Competence in using electronic health records and other relevant software applications. LifeStream

Benefits

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

Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements.

For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals, groups, and families. They must also maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess current state licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist. A minimum of two years of post-graduate clinical experience is required, with preference given to those experienced in treating chronic illnesses.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based interventionsIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionCommunication skillsDiagnostic skillsCase managementPatient advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Children's Therapist - Licensed (1905) at LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks in first year!)
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free Telehealth Services