Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth.

Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care.

Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings.

Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.

At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

  • Come make a difference and grow with us!
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Responsibilities

The purpose of the Therapist (II) position is to provide high-quality, therapeutic services to clients, ensuring their mental health and well-being.

The Therapist II is responsible for conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with other internal and external professionals.

This role also involves participating in outreach and marketing efforts to promote services and attract new referrals, contributing to the overall mission of delivering comprehensive mental health care.

Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine individuals’ needs and appropriate interventions.

  • Utilize standardized assessment tools and techniques to gather relevant information.
  • Create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the treatment team.
  • Set measurable goals and objectives tailored to individuals’ needs.
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Implement therapeutic techniques to address various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders.
  • Provide consistent and comprehensive services to all assigned individuals on your caseload.

Ensure regular contact and follow-up with individuals to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Accurately document all client interactions, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within established timeframes per company policy.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Work closely with other professionals as a multidisciplinary treatment team, to provide holistic care.
  • Participate in regular treatment team meetings to discuss progress and treatment strategies of individuals served.
  • Provide immediate support and intervention during crisis situations.
  • Develop safety plans and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
  • Engage in community outreach to promote mental health services and attract new clients.
  • Connect individuals and families with additional resources and support services as needed.
  • Stay current with best practices, new treatment modalities, and emerging trends in mental health therapy.
  • Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

As a licensed clinician working for Health Connect America your NPI number will be used to bill for services performed by those being supervised by you.

As a licensed clinician you will be responsible for ensuring that your credentials remain current, and you must comply with all training requirements.

Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to address inquiries, disseminate information, and resolve complaints or concerns.

Qualifications

State-Specific Requirements:

Florida

Must hold one of the following credentials in the state of Florida: Registered Intern (RMHCI), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships and volunteer work.

Virginia

Must hold one of the following credentials in the state of Virginia: Licensed professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Be Well with HCA

We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

Additional Benefits Include

  • Access to a Health Navigator
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Benefits Hub

Tickets at Work

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma-informed careClinical assessmentSafety planningMultidisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Counselor Career Context

In Florida, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$64k (194 salary observations; 821 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (5,791 salary observations; 23,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $63k–$75k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$64k median in Florida$74k nationally (−13%)194 state / 5,791 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida322 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment574 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 37 employers
19
<$60k
10
$60k-75k
8
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
2
$105k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
18%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$82k-$109k
#2

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

LifeStance Health · Zionsville, Indiana

$84k-$107k
#3

Certified Hand Therapist

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#4

Virtual Clinical Therapist (LICSW/LMHC)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Connect America

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 8 mental health sessions annually
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
Health Reimbursement Account

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k
Typical market rent
$2,965/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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