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Hollywood, Florida

Behavior Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) Hollywood

Counselor Top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling)Full-Time

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from $50/hour

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Job Description

Title: Licensed Master's Level Clinician

Cotler Psychology Services is currently seeking a Florida licensed Master’s-level clinician (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) to provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities in the Hollywood, Florida area. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time hours, this position offers the opportunity to do meaningful clinical work while enjoying flexibility, independence, and the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

For more than 30 years, Cotler Psychology Services has specialized in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care to older adults throughout Florida. Founded by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Kerry Cotler, the practice now partners with over 100 long-term care communities statewide. Our mission is centered on improving the emotional well-being and quality of life of seniors through ethical, personalized, and evidence-based care.

Why Join Cotler Psychology Services?

Working with seniors in long-term care settings provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Residents often experience challenges related to aging, chronic illness, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and life transitions. Your work will focus on helping residents build emotional resilience, improve coping skills, strengthen interpersonal connections, and maintain the highest possible quality of life.

At Cotler Psychology Services, clinicians are supported in focusing on patient care while benefiting from a collaborative and organized practice structure. We value professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and clinical excellence, and we strive to create an environment where clinicians feel respected and supported in their work.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy building therapeutic relationships, working independently, and serving a population that greatly benefits from consistent emotional and behavioral health support. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced provider, you will have access to resources and guidance designed to help you succeed in the long-term care environment.

What You'll Receive

  • Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that works for you and choose the communities you would like to serve.
  • Competitive Compensation: Hourly rates range from $50 to $70, with mileage reimbursement opportunities where applicable.
  • Comprehensive Administrative Support: Our team assists with insurance credentialing, referrals, billing, and other administrative responsibilities.
  • Clinical Training & Resources: Receive orientation to our user-friendly Electronic Health Record (EHR) system along with access to virtual training and consultation support tailored to long-term care settings.
  • Supportive Practice Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

  • Active Florida license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT (or nearing licensure)

Cotler Psychology Services is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment where clinicians can make a lasting impact in the lives of seniors and their families. If you are passionate about working with older adults and are looking for a flexible and rewarding clinical opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help improve the emotional well-being and quality of life of seniors across Florida.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health services to seniors in assisted living and skilled nursing communities to improve their emotional well-being. Focus on helping residents build resilience, improve coping skills, and maintain quality of life through evidence-based care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical assessmentGeriatric careCrisis interventionEvidence-based practiceDocumentationElectronic health recordsInterpersonal communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavior Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) Hollywood at Spectrum Medical Partners a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 306 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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 ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 306 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hollywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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Lake Mary, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement
Administrative Support
Clinical Training & Resources
Supportive Practice Environment