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Rite of Passage
Lecanto, Florida

THERAPIST - UNLICENSED (CSW, MFT. MHC)

CounselorFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapeutic Manager at Cypress Creek Youth Academy, in Lecanto, FL

Cypress Creek is a residential commitment program located in Citrus County Florida. It serves high-risk and max-risk youth ages 15 to 21. The goal of the program is to provide services utilize evident-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment and supervision.

We offer clinical supervision to qualified applicants.

Performance Based Compensation reviews are conducted annually (2%,4%, or 6%)

  • Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
  • Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.
  • Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

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As a Therapeutic Manager, you’ll be responsible for administrating, developing and facilitating case plans and prescriptive treatment programs that meet the needs of each student and align with requests of the placing agency. You will be the primary service provider for individual, group, family and case management services. You will report directly to the Clinical Director and assist with the supervision of the group living staff.

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related human services, with four years related experience in residential group living and the clinical experience required.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts.

With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 70,000 youths have entered and completed our programs.

ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapeutic Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Manager is responsible for developing and facilitating case plans and prescriptive treatment programs for youth. They serve as the primary provider for individual, group, and family therapy while assisting with the supervision of group living staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services field. A minimum of four years of related experience in residential group living and clinical settings is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionResidential careYouth advocacyBehavioral health

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates THERAPIST - UNLICENSED (CSW, MFT. MHC) at Rite of Passage a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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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Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lecanto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Median resident rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Homosassa Springs, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Supplemental Benefits including Short Term Disability
100% 401k Match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid Time Off
Clinical Supervision