LICENSED THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 Licensed Therapist at Fort Myers Academy in Fort Myers, FL
Ft. Myers Academy (FMYA) is located in Fort Myers, Florida. We are a moderate risk, all-female program, contracted through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which offers comprehensive care and treatment, specializing in evidence-based intensive mental health services.
The academy offers qualified supervision hours. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care in a serene and supportive environment, designed to promote healing and recovery for individuals facing mental health challenges.
With a focus on evidence-based practices, Ft. Myers Academy ensures that each client receives personalized, effective treatment tailored to their specific needs.
Pay: $80,000.00 annually
Perks & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You Will Do
The Florida Licensed Therapist, in the Rite of Passage program, is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing case plans and treatment programs based on the needs of each student and the requirements of the placing agency. They provide individual, group, family, and case management services while ensuring the program meets therapeutic goals.
Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Therapist also supervises group living staff, ensuring proper support for students. They maintain accurate documentation, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to the program's ongoing development.
To be considered you should: Possess a MA, MS or MSW. Licensed LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC. Prior Case Management experience required including three years’ experience with juveniles. Prior substance abuse education, intervention and treatment services provided to juveniles (CAC II or CAC III preferred).
Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts: 5 days a week, with 2 days off.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and providing direct therapeutic services to youth. They also oversee case management and supervise group living staff to ensure program compliance and effective care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree and a valid license such as LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC. At least three years of experience working with juveniles and prior case management experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k | Mental Health Therapy median $60k (middle half $58k–$71k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 350 active | 7,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 30% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment630 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fort Myers
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $341k≈ 4.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,719/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.