Therapist (50183)
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join WESTCARE INC as a Therapist – $50K Salary in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $50,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using a standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated.
- Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery.
- Provide individual and group counseling Provide risk reduction counseling, as needed Administer verbal repri.
- Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed.
Requirements
- employment drug test, pre
- employment physical and criminal background check.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with WESTCARE INC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (50183) at WESTCARE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at WESTCARE is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist 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 ($50k–$50k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Activities Coordination, Consumer Assessment, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Wellness and Recovery Plans, Clinical Documentation, Group Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves planning and coordinating clinical activities, conducting comprehensive assessments for consumers and families, and providing individual and family therapy services. Essential functions include developing and reviewing Wellness and Recovery Plans and meticulously documenting all c...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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