Licensed Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist - Behavioral Health Operations

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Licensed Behavioral Health (BH) Outpatient Therapist provides culturally competent, ethical, and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals, families, and couples in an outpatient setting.

This role is essential in supporting patients with diverse backgrounds and mental health and substance use needs, helping them achieve emotional wellness and improved quality of life. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.

Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing resources in the community for additional behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress; maintain confidentiality of all personal information.

  • Provide individual and family psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based approaches.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Uphold HIPAA standards and maintain patient confidentiality.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology

License – Issues by Florida or Compact State

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marital and Family Therapy

Work Experience and Additional Information

One (1) to two (2) years relevant clinical experience in an outpatient setting, inclusive of 1,500 hours of supervised, post-Master’s clinical experience.

Experience and/or certification in perinatal mental health preferred with demonstrated knowledge of pregnancy related mental health concerns, postpartum adjustment, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge working with children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting with diverse populations presenting range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and substance use disorders.

Highly motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a complex environment with the ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks.

Excellent interpersonal skills and competence to establish rapport and build supporting, trusting relationships and maintain healthy boundaries and respect for patient rights and personal preferences.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for individuals, families, and couples. They are also responsible for providing evidence-based psychotherapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and upholding HIPAA standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess a valid Florida license such as LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Additionally, the role requires one to two years of relevant clinical experience in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceSubstance use disorder treatmentTrauma-informed careCase managementEvidence-based practicePatient advocacyCommunication skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
31%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Tampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k
Typical market rent
$1,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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