Confidential Employer logo
Confidential Employer
Deerfield Beach, Florida

Clinical Therapist – First Responder Program

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Us

FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders.

We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population.

We provide innovative treatment by creating an environment that promotes healing and optimized learning.

FHE Health is a facility licensed by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We are accredited by both the JOINT Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

We are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Deerfield Beach’s Best Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. We are not conventional; we are at the forefront of a medically integrated, modern, scientific, and technological approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment, delivering progressive services not seen in the behavioral health market.

As an eight-time "Top Workplace" award winner, we take pride in offering an innovative and collaborative work culture where compassion meets excellence.

Who We're Looking For

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing patient care as directed by the Director of Clinical Services, Assistant Clinical Director, Program Director, or Program Lead. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing therapeutic individual, family, and group sessions, coordinating care with referral sources, collaborating with the treatment team, and assisting with discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical assessments and establish individualized treatment goals
  • Develop, implement, and adjust trauma-focused treatment plans
  • Monitors client progress and modify interventions as clinically appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards
  • Collaborate with psychiatrist, therapist, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive, integrated client care.
  • Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Active Florida LCSW or LMHC license (LMFT or CAP-only certifications are not eligible).
  • Formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (required)
  • Experience working with trauma-affected individuals preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Take the Next Step in Your Career! Be part of a team that’s redefining behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about helping people heal and thrive, apply today!

Full-Time

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyTrauma-focused therapyMultidisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCase management

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #16 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% 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.

Top Counselor Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 32 employers

12
<$65k
12
$65k-80k
10
$80k-95k
3
$95k-110k
1
$110k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

LifeStance Health · Nyack, New York

$72k-$110k
#2

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$82k-$109k
#3

PA Licensed Clinician - LCSW or LPC - Behavioral Health

$57k-$103k
#4

Military & Family Life Counselor - School

$60k-$100k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

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 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Deerfield Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$469k
Typical market rent
$2,426/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Confidential Employer logo

About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Deerfield Beach, Florida
51-200 employees