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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral health counselor in Florida is $42,913.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,100.00 and $49,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Behavioral Health Counselor?

As a behavioral health counselor, you help clients to overcome behavioral issues and improve their quality of life. Your job duties include assessing new patients, creating a treatment plan, and monitoring progress. You may offer a range of mental health therapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy or positive self-talk, to help your clients change harmful behaviors and negative thought patterns. You may also work in conjunction with a clinical doctor to prescribe medications such as antidepressants or focus aids for regulating the brain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavioral Health Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Counselor, you need a solid understanding of psychological theories, counseling techniques, and typically hold a relevant degree with state licensure or certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), standardized assessment tools, and crisis intervention systems is often required. Exceptional active listening, empathy, and strong interpersonal communication skills help build trust and rapport with clients. These competencies are essential for providing effective support, facilitating positive behavioral change, and ensuring client safety in sensitive mental health environments.

What are some common challenges Behavioral Health Counselors face when working with diverse client populations?

Behavioral Health Counselors often encounter challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and varying attitudes toward mental health when working with diverse client populations. Adapting therapeutic approaches to respect cultural values and beliefs while maintaining effective treatment can be complex. Counselors must also stay informed about community resources and engage in ongoing cultural competency training to provide the best support for all clients. Building trust and rapport in these contexts requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Counselor job openings in Florida as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $42,913 per year, or $20.6 per hour.
Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Legacy Behavioral Health Center

Indiantown, FL

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc. is a community mental health center that has been serving residents of Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard Counties since 2005. We are committed to improving the quality of life and level of performance of emotionally and behaviorally challenged infants, children, adolescents, families and adults through an array of evidence based and diverse services.

www.legacybhc.com

We are currently seeking Mental Health Counselors (preferably bilingual English/Spanish) for Indiantown - Martin County.

The candidate will provide mental health services in the field/community to children, adolescents, families and adults throughout Martin County.

Detailed description will be provided during interview.

Independent contractor position with flexible schedule. Full time hours (25+ hours) preferred.

Skills/ Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or related fields;
  • Experience in working with children and families;
  • Preferably Bilingual (English/Spanish);
  • Preferably Licensed (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT);
  • In-person and telehealth (not telehealth only).


This is an independent contractor position.

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