School-Based Mental Health Therapist
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
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- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Be a part of a resilient community that values mental health! Together, we can invest in young children now, to build successful adults later.
Tykes & Teens is synonymous with quality care- join the team and provide mental health services for children and their families in your community! Our work is dynamic and rewarding, so consider this career opportunity an invitation to help us make a big change!
Our therapists provide psychotherapeutic interventions to children and their families, including assessing treatment needs, developing and reviewing treatment plans, and determining discharge criteria in a School-Based and Outpatient Setting. Therapists are responsible for completing and maintaining required intake forms, documentation, and discharge planning by specified dates, and maintaining outcome measures for the effectiveness of treatment.
Tykes & Teens is a CE-Broker supported organization and we provide over 12 hours of continued education per year in addition to weekly staffing to support your clinical growth. We also provide free clinical supervision toward licensure.
This is a Full-Time Position. Clients would be seen in BOTH School-Based and Outpatient Settings.
The experience you will bring
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another applicable human services degree.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian) is a plus, but not required.
- A valid Florida driver’s license and auto liability insurance is required.
- An ability to work in a team environment.
Licensed or Must Become a registered intern under Florida Statutes 490 or 491- and two years of experience in working with children and families.
Licensed positions require
An active and clear State of Florida License - LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
OR Must become a registered Intern with the state within' 90 days of employment The pay range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Job Types: Full-time
Tykes & Teens is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All Tykes & Teens employees require successful completion of all criminal background checks. https://info.flclearinghouse.com We look forward to meeting you!
Key Responsibilities
Therapists provide psychotherapeutic interventions to children and families in school-based and outpatient settings. They are responsible for assessing treatment needs, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant human services field and possess or be eligible for a Florida license or registered internship. A valid Florida driver’s license and auto liability insurance are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Tykes & Teens 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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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