Counselor Mental Health Court

Directions for Living

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Clearwater, Florida$73K - $78KFull TimeClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Directions for Living as a Mental Health Court Counselor – Clearwater, FL in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Clearwater, FL 33764Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $78,000.

Key Responsibilities

provide short term counseling as needed to individuals assigned to Mental Health Court until which time the.

provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pande.

provide clinical interventions to adults who have come to the attention of the criminal justice system due t.

Requirements

of 40 unique individuals per year.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider.

Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $73K - $78K

5 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Directions for Living as a Mental Health Court Counselor – Clearwater, FL.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCounselingMental healthSubstance use disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyCase managementCrisis interventionDocumentationCourt reportingBehavioral healthTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor Mental Health Court position at Directions for Living includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Directions for Living is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Directions for Living lists compensation for this physician position at $73k to $78k annually.

This is approximately 21% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Clearwater, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($73k–$78k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Counseling, Mental health, Substance use disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Case management, Crisis intervention, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides clinical assessments and short-term counseling to individuals in Mental Health Court to facilitate their connection to long-term service providers. They work within a team to address unmet needs and provide regular progress reports to the court.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 5 Days PTO, 16 Paid Wellness Days/Holidays, 403b Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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