Primary Therapist
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Job Description
Primary Therapist Position
Family First Adolescent Services is expanding, and we are excited to add a new member to our clinical team. Our organization is committed to a relational and developmental approach in our work with clients and families, while also supporting our staff's continuing development.
We cover the cost for our entire clinical team to complete the NeuroAffective Relational Model clinical training, in addition to other personally selected trainings that support their professional growth.
Position Overview
As a Primary Therapist, you will join a compassionate and motivated interdisciplinary treatment team. Our clients present with a variety of mental health, substance use, and behavioral disorders. At FFAS, we consider the entire family our client, focusing on helping each member find healing.
In This Role, You Will
- Create treatment plans.
- Facilitate weekly trauma-informed individual counseling.
- Conduct family therapy.
- Lead group coaching sessions.
- Teach psychoeducational material to support the healing process for adolescents and their families.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, 401K, and healthcare package.
Supportive Team Culture: Work within a fun, non-judgmental environment that promotes self-reflection and growth.
Professional Development: Extensive training opportunities, including full coverage for NARM clinical training.
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of adolescents and their families.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company.
- Inclusive Workplace: LGBTQ+ friendly, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a Psychology-related field (Required)
- Licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT)
- Professional treatment experience in a residential facility setting (Experience with adolescents preferred but not required)
- Advanced training in trauma therapy models such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, NARM, TRE, etc.
- Proficient documentation skills and experience with EMR systems (Kipu)
Inclusive Hiring Information: Family First Adolescent Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Join us in creating a healing environment for adolescents and their families. Apply today to be part of our supportive and growing team!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist creates treatment plans and facilitates trauma-informed individual, family, and group counseling sessions. They also teach psychoeducational material to support the healing process for adolescents and their families.
Requirements
A Master's degree in a psychology-related field and professional licensure (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) are required. Experience in residential facilities and advanced training in trauma therapy models like EMDR or NARM is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist at Family First Adolescent Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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.
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