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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active roles in this profession

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Counselor Top 25% in CounselingFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

LMFT providing individual and family therapy at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Zero-cost medical plan, 13 paid holidays, PSLF eligible.

Join Center for Family and Child Enrichment as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist – Loan Forgiveness in Florida.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) will provide weekly individual and family therapy to clients, using appropriate treatment modality.
  • Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments of clients referred for therapy, ensuring that all appropriate assurances and authorizations are obtained.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate treatment planning in conjunction with clients/families.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Center for Family and Child Enrichment in Florida.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and possess a valid LMFT license. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with mentally or emotionally disabled children or adults is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyBio-psychosocial assessmentsTreatment planningClinical documentationMental health assessmentCrisis interventionCoping skillsMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical diagnosisRegulatory complianceCase managementBehavioral healthDischarge planning

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Florida, Marriage & Family Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 37 listings, vs ~$100k nationally (471 listings).

Florida's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Florida ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Marriage & Family Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at CENTER FOR FAMILY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Loan repayment
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About Center for Family

Individual and Family Services
Miami Gardens, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero cost out of pocket medical plan
13 Paid Holidays
Competitive Paid Time Off
Growth and Professional Development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible