Behavior Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) PAM Winter Garden

LMFTFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Title: Licensed Master's Level Clinician

Cotler Psychology Services is currently seeking a Florida licensed Master’s-level clinician (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) to provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities in the Winter Garden, Florida area. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time hours, this position offers the opportunity to do meaningful clinical work while enjoying flexibility, independence, and the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

For more than 30 years, Cotler Psychology Services has specialized in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care to older adults throughout Florida. Founded by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Kerry Cotler, the practice now partners with over 100 long-term care communities statewide. Our mission is centered on improving the emotional well-being and quality of life of seniors through ethical, personalized, and evidence-based care.

Why Join Cotler Psychology Services?

Working with seniors in long-term care settings provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Residents often experience challenges related to aging, chronic illness, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and life transitions. Your work will focus on helping residents build emotional resilience, improve coping skills, strengthen interpersonal connections, and maintain the highest possible quality of life.

At Cotler Psychology Services, clinicians are supported in focusing on patient care while benefiting from a collaborative and organized practice structure. We value professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and clinical excellence, and we strive to create an environment where clinicians feel respected and supported in their work.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy building therapeutic relationships, working independently, and serving a population that greatly benefits from consistent emotional and behavioral health support. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced provider, you will have access to resources and guidance designed to help you succeed in the long-term care environment.

What You'll Receive

  • Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that works for you and choose the communities you would like to serve.
  • Competitive Compensation: Hourly rates range from $50 to $70, with mileage reimbursement opportunities where applicable.
  • Comprehensive Administrative Support: Our team assists with insurance credentialing, referrals, billing, and other administrative responsibilities.
  • Clinical Training & Resources: Receive orientation to our user-friendly Electronic Health Record (EHR) system along with access to virtual training and consultation support tailored to long-term care settings.
  • Supportive Practice Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

  • Active Florida license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (or nearing licensure)

Cotler Psychology Services is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment where clinicians can make a lasting impact in the lives of seniors and their families. If you are passionate about working with older adults and are looking for a flexible and rewarding clinical opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help improve the emotional well-being and quality of life of seniors across Florida.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities. Focus on improving emotional well-being, building resilience, and supporting residents through life transitions and chronic illness.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical assessmentGeriatric careCrisis interventionDocumentation

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (counseling)ranked against 336 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$70kBehavioral Health median $65k (middle half $56k–$70k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Florida9 active336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment571 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings840 in the last 30 days472 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (336 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) PAM Winter Garden at Spectrum Medical Partners a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 336 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
37%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 90% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 336 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
Spectrum Medical Partners logo

About Spectrum Medical Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Mary, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement
Comprehensive Administrative Support
Clinical Training & Resources
Supportive Practice Environment

Living in Ocoee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,170/mo≈ 52% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.