Behavioral Health Therapist (50675)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist (50675) at WESTCARE a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Mental Health Therapy position at WESTCARE is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

WESTCARE lists compensation for this psychologist position at $54k to $61k annually.

This position is based in Key West, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Substance abuse counseling, Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic services for youth dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Conducts intake evaluations, develops strength-based treatment plans, and performs individual, group, and family counseling in community settings.