Child Therapist (Unlicensed)

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22.38/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Main Street Building - Leesburg, FL
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $22.38
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Therapist

Job Purpose: - CCOS provides mental health care for children and adolescents, ages 2 years to 18 or older if they are still attending high school. The MA/MS Therapist (Unlicensed) will develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments clinically responsive to age-appropriate patient/family needs and concerns commensurate with knowledge in the substance abuse/mental health field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' mental health status and needs. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings. - Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, groups, and families. - Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. - Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. - Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities. - Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and coping strategies. - Advocate for clients' needs within the healthcare system and community resources. - Stay updated with the latest research and developments in mental health therapy practices.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience: - Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution. - Minimum of two years' experience in the Mental Health field required - Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and techniques applicable to mental health care.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of mental health disorders and treatment plans. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines in all professional interactions. - Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping practices. - Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when necessary. - Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in mental health therapy. LifeStream

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More!

Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements.

For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents. They will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. A minimum of two years of experience in the mental health field is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTreatment planningBiopsychosocial assessmentSubstance abuse counselingCase managementCrisis interventionClient advocacyCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Therapist (Unlicensed) at Lifestream Behavioral Center a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida353 active7,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 36% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentFlorida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment621 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,533 in the last 30 days1,454 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$46k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free Telehealth Services

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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