Mental Health Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc. is a community mental health center that has been serving residents of Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard Counties since 2005. We are committed to improving the quality of life and level of performance of emotionally and behaviorally challenged infants, children, adolescents, families and adults through an array of evidence based and diverse services.
legacybhc.com
We are currently seeking Mental Health Counselors (preferably bilingual) for Port St. Lucie - St. Lucie County
The candidate will provide mental health services in the field/community to children, adolescents, families and adults throughout St. Lucie County.
Detailed description will be provided during interview.
Independent contractor position with flexible schedule. Full time hours (25+ hours) preferred.
- Skills/ Requirements
- Master's Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or related fields;
- Experience in working with children and families;
- Preferably Bilingual (English/Spanish);
- Preferably Licensed (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT);
- In-person and telehealth (not telehealth only).
- This is an independent contractor position.
Key Responsibilities
The mental health counselor will provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. The role involves a combination of in-person field visits and telehealth sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. Experience working with children and families is required, and professional licensure is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In Florida, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$73k (37 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (532 salary observations; 2,442 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.5 / 10 · top 5% in mental health counseling | ranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $70k (middle half $53k–$79k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $73k median in Florida | $77k nationally (−6%)37 state / 532 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Florida | 39 active | 778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 22% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment574 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 332 in the last 30 days | 211 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Legacy Behavioral Health Center | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Legacy Behavioral Health Center a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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