Licensed Program Therapist

The Wave International·Pinellas County, Florida

$60,000 - $70,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago

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Licensed Program Therapist · $60,000 - $70,000/yr

How this role compares

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-17% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Florida ($72,000, n=1567)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,567 posted behavioral health roles in Florida salarys. This role sits in the 35th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 17% below the Florida median for behavioral health roles.

The Licensed Program Therapist manages an assigned caseload, provides individual therapy, and facilitates evidence-based therapeutic groups. They are also responsible for completing clinical documentation, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Licensed Program Therapist Position Licensed Program Therapist

Location: The Wave of Clearwater

Schedule: Full-time

Salary $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience

The Wave of Clearwater is looking for a compassionate, creative, and clinically skilled Licensed Program Therapist to join a multidisciplinary behavioral health team doing real, hands-on clinical work in a residential setting. You'll carry a caseload, run groups, and be a steady clinical presence for clients working through some of the hardest chapters of their lives — supported by a full clinical team and a program built around integrative, trauma-informed care.

Why The Wave Work within an integrative clinical model — Gestalt, DBT, CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused approaches — rather than a single rigid modality. Collaborate alongside specialty clinicians offering EMDR, ART, and Critical Memory Integration (CMI™), with real interdisciplinary case coordination. Join a program that treats holistic wellness, expressive arts, and daily structure as core clinical components, not extras. Be part of a supportive treatment team and consistent supervision structure, with room to grow clinically.

What You'll Do Manage an assigned caseload and provide consistent individual therapy.

Facilitate engaging, evidence-based therapeutic groups.

Develop creative group content that addresses clients' clinical and recovery needs.

Complete biopsychosocial assessments and other required clinical evaluations.

Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans.

Complete progress notes, discharge planning, and other clinical documentation within established deadlines.

Assess safety concerns and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.

Coordinate care with providers, families, referral sources, and members of the treatment team.

Participate in treatment-team meetings and contribute clinical recommendations.

Support continuity of care throughout admission, treatment, and discharge.

Maintain compliance with ethical, licensing, organizational, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Need

Master's degree in counseling Social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Active Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Experience providing individual and group therapy. Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to provide trauma-informed, client-centered care. Behavioral health, mental health, eating-disorder, or substance-use treatment experience preferred.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess an active Florida license as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. Strong clinical documentation skills and experience in providing individual and group therapy are required.

postgraduate degree
Treatment planning
Evidence-based practice
Crisis intervention
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case management
Trauma-informed care
Behavioral health
Clinical documentation
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Mental health
Biopsychosocial assessments
Substance-use treatment
Eating-disorder treatment

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/yr
Location: Pinellas County, Florida
Posted: Sep 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

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