Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$24 - $38.50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Mental Health Counselor
About Neulife Rehabilitation of Florida
Neulife Rehabilitation of Florida is a client-centered behavioral health organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve long-term recovery and emotional wellness. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team is committed to dignity, respect, and individualized care for every client we serve.
Job Summary
Neulife Rehabilitation of Florida is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Counselor to provide therapeutic services to clients receiving behavioral health treatment. This role focuses exclusively on direct client care and does not include supervisory duties. The ideal candidate is client-focused, ethical, and passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with treatment plans
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, screenings, and clinical documentation
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members
- Support clients in developing coping strategies and recovery skills
- Adhere to all ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and state regulations
- Participate in required meetings and trainings
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Active or eligible Florida license (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Registered Intern)
- Experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Fleixble Scheduling
- Onsite Daycare
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options, 401k
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Compensation $24-$38.50
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling sessions and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. Conduct psychosocial assessments and maintain compliant clinical records while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Neu Life a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 352 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Living in Tangerine
- Median resident rent
- $2,153/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.