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Centerstone
Sarasota, Florida

Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$75k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Centerstone as a Licensed Therapist – Community-Based, Full Benefits in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $53K - $75K
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Centerstone as a Licensed Therapist – Community-Based, Full Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual, family, and group counseling services in community-based settings while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with community partners to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

A master's degree is required, though a bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience may be accepted. Candidates must hold a valid LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP, or psychologist license and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionClinical behavioral health assessmentsTreatment planningIndividual counselingFamily counselingElectronic medical recordCase managementMental health supportSubstance use counselingCommunity outreachTherapeutic boundariesNetworkingCollaboration

Counselor Career Context

Centerstone ranks #22 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 16 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Listing-based score

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program