Pays $30-$40/hr — Counselor market median is ~$54k (5 jobs)
School Based Clinical Counselor - Contract
About the Role
School-based clinical counselor in Florida. Contract, flexible schedule. $62K-$83K.
Join Community Partners of South Florida as a School Based Clinical Counselor – Contract in Florida.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30 - $40/hour.
- Professional Development
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Community Partners of South Florida as a School Based Clinical Counselor – Contract.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to children and families according to the treatment plan while ensuring a minimum of 25 billable client services per week. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and acting as a liaison with external social service agencies and schools.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy, along with Florida licensure or Registered Intern status eligibility within 90 days. Required qualifications also include a valid Florida driver's license and dependable transportation for local travel within Palm Beach County.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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 Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 16% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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