Behavioral Health Consultant - Pediatric Associates Apopka

PediatricsNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Pediatric Associates has been providing exceptional medical care for children for years. From newborns to young adults, we offer comprehensive, quality-focused services that support the whole child.

Our team of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians, experienced Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants, and dedicated Behavioral Health Consultants work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, integrated care.

In addition to physical health, we prioritize mental and behavioral well-being by offering accessible, evidence-based support for children and adolescents. We believe in establishing a strong provider-parent partnership to ensure the best outcomes for your child’s overall health and development.

We are searching for a Behavioral Health Consultant for our Apopka Office!

Job Details

  • This position is on-site.
  • Offering in-person and telehealth sessions for patients aged 0-21
  • The role is based in Orlando, FL
  • Emphasizing Primary Care Behavioral Health with a team-centered approach.
  • Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
  • Spanish is required

Licensure/Certification

Unrestricted LCSW, LPCC, LMHC or LMFT in the state of Florida or Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Mental Health Counselor, Registered Social Worker

MATCH Certification or Certification-eligible Preferred

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide integrated, evidence-based mental and behavioral health support to pediatric patients aged 0-21. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a primary care setting to deliver compassionate, quality-focused care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted LCSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent registration in the state of Florida. Proficiency in Spanish is required, and MATCH certification or certification-eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric careMental health supportEvidence-based practiceSpanish languageClinical assessmentPatient counselingCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Consultant - Pediatric Associates Apopka at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics Career Context

In Florida, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (48 salary observations; 471 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (1,365 salary observations; 7,208 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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.

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Apopka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$345k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.