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Suncoast Center
St. Petersburg, Florida

Therapist - Outpatient (South and North Pinellas County)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Outpatient Therapist

Suncoast Center is where good changes happen.

At Suncoast Center, we provide emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority.

Be a part of our mission!

We are proud of the work that we do and it takes a great team to make it happen! If you are interested in one of our open positions, we'd love to start the conversation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Work is in office. Schedule includes at least 2 evenings a week until 7pm on either a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday depending on department/agency needs.

Our Vision: To provide inspiration, leadership, and hope to our community.

Mission Driven: We strive to strengthen, protect, and restore lives for a healthy community.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required in Mental Health and Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
  • Required to become a Registered Intern with the Florida Department of Health and show eligibility proof prior to hire and complete the process at own expense within 90 days of hire

Therapist Responsibilities Include

  • Completes mental health and psychosocial assessments as part of the diagnostic evaluation.
  • Provide evidence-based mental health treatment to clients either in person or via telehealth.
  • Conduct intakes, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to diverse populations.
  • Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as needed.
  • Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
  • Promotes communication and collaboration among agency programs.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must have a negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
  • Must pass a Criminal Background Check, local checks, and DCF Level II Background Screening prior to hire and annually.
  • Must have valid Florida Driver’s License and pass motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
  • Retirement Plan
  • Long/Short-Term Disability
  • Legal Expense Plan
  • Identity Theft Plan
  • Continuing Education

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments
  • EAP Supports
  • Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability
  • Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability

Work-Life Balance

  • Paid time off + 10 company paid holidays

Growth & Development

  • Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings

Other Perks

  • 403b with up to a 5% company match
  • Monthly Social Committee Events

Suncoast Center, Inc is a drug free workplace and follows all federal requirements/regulations related to marijuana use

Suncoast Center, Inc is a smoke free/tobacco free workplace

All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). info.flclearinghouse.com

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy services to diverse populations. They must also maintain accurate documentation and provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health-related field and be eligible to become a Registered Intern with the Florida Department of Health. Additionally, applicants must pass criminal background checks and maintain a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental Health AssessmentPsychosocial AssessmentEvidence-based TreatmentIntake CoordinationIndividual TherapyCouples Therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $60k (middle half $51k–$70k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida349 active7,879 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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14
<$70k
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$70k-90k
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$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
27% this job
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

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$60-$62/hr
#2

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#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,838 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Suncoast Center

Mental Health Care
St. Petersburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Retirement Plan (403b with up to 5% match)
Long/Short-Term Disability

Living in St. Petersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$428k
Typical market rent
$2,039/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.