LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$70k
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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 Therapeutic Manager at South Florida Youth Academy in Miami, Florida.
South Florida Youth Academy is composed of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high-risk male youth aged 14 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, and major disorder services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.
Pay: $70,000.00 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 Licensed Therapeutic Manager 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 Therapeutic Manager 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.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Therapeutic Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapeutic Manager develops and oversees individualized treatment plans while providing direct psychotherapeutic services to youth. They also supervise group living staff and ensure the program remains in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree (MA, MS, or MSW) and hold a valid LMSW, LMFT, or LMHC license. Prior experience in case management and at least three years of experience working with juveniles is 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, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k 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 ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Miami
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $619k≈ 8.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,008/mo≈ 52% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
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