Therapist
Listed compensation
$55k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Lakeview Health has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. At Lakeview Health, we deliver experiences designed by the best team of caregivers in the nation. Through our aftercare program, we are able to extend lasting support to our alumni community.
We are seeking a Therapist to add to our dynamic team! Therapists have a primary role in the planning and delivery of evidence-based treatment to a cohort of patients with behavioral health disorders. You will conduct therapeutic sessions with individuals, groups, and families.
You will use your understanding of different therapy modalities; motivational interviewing (MI); and the tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help patients progress towards their goals and live out their best future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients
- Assess and document risk of harm to self or others
- Develop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes
- Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients
- Lead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing
- Facilitate family sessions
- Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertise
- Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk
- Maintain and promote healthy boundaries
- Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well being
- Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions
- Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges
- Capture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated
- Document all clinical assessments as required
- Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures
- Remain current with all required trainings and certifications
- Receive biweekly supervision
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree required
- Experience in addiction and mental health
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to work collaboratively with diverse team and patient population.
- The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.
License Requirements
- Clinically licensed or license eligible
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At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
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Requirements
A master's degree and experience in addiction and mental health are required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and patient population. Candidates must be clinically licensed or eligible for licensure; the ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.
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, 46% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $55k–$70k | Mental Health Therapy median $57k (middle half $45k–$80k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 353 active | 7,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 22% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Florida Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment612 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,511 in the last 30 days | 1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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