Pays $26/hr — $20k below the Counselor market median of ~$74k (125 jobs)
MRT Counselor 12 Hour Day
About the Role
Crisis counselor. Mobile response. 12-hour day shifts. $26/hr. Work with law enforcement and schools. Make a difference in North Florida.
Join APALACHEE CENTER as a MRT Counselor 12 Hour Day in Tallahassee, Florida. Job DetailsJob Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $26.00Job Category: OtherApalachee Center, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides crisis services for on-site and in the community.
- Coordinates the crisis counseling response per Agency protocol.
- Complies with all program policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college, in human services field required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in mental health field, including at least one year of crisis counseling/management.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $26/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with APALACHEE CENTER in Tallahassee, Florida.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
In Florida, Clinical Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 101 listings, vs ~$70k nationally (1,868 listings).
Florida's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state — Florida ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MRT Counselor 12 Hour Day at APALACHEE CENTER a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 339 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$54k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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