MS Therapist - Licensed (1553)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Eustis Outpatient - Eustis, FL 32726Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $27.00Job Category: TherapistJob Purpose: - The Youth & Family Tree provides services to at-risk youth, ages 12-24, who are experiencing substance abuse and/or generational trauma.

This program extends individual trauma treatment to parents and caregivers of the child. The MA/MS Licensed Therapist will develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments clinically responsive to age-appropriate patient/family needs and concerns commensurate with knowledge in the substance abuse/mental health field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate consumers’ medical or physical condition and to assess needs. - Provide documentation of clinical and case management services in accordance with department standards. - Participate with the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing clinical treatment plans for consumers. Serve as consumer advocate for needs within the community. - The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance - Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations Qualifications

Required Education: - Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, Counselor Education, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other relevant Human Service Field required - Licensure required as Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist valid in FL Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a therapeutic setting, preferably working with clients with mental health disorders. - Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. - Experience in conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices in mental health counseling. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. - Proficient in maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of clients. - Familiarity with electronic health records and basic computer skills. LifeStream

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More!

Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements.

For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and implement clinical treatment plans for at-risk youth and their families. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide trauma-informed care and advocate for consumer needs within the community.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant human services field and valid licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida. A minimum of 2 years of professional therapeutic experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningInterpersonal CommunicationCrisis Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MS Therapist - Licensed (1553) at LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$56k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
25% this job
PSLF eligible
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Eustis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,652/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
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 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
Paid Time Off (over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free Telehealth Services