Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Florida
Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in Florida are among the most active in the country, concentrated in community mental health centers, Medicaid managed care, substance use treatment, and the growing network of crisis stabilization units that Florida has expanded significantly in recent years, with openings at every level from entry-level case support to senior clinical positions. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the largest share of postings, anchored by employers like Centerstone, WellPath, and the network of community-based care organizations operating under Florida's managing entities. The highest-demand specialties are substance use counseling, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.
At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community—we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.
Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides mental health screening, assessment, brief intervention, crisis intervention and behavioral health management to patients of Evara Health. The Therapist works in collaboration with the patient, their family and with the patient’s primary care provider, using skills to help patients and their families address psychosocial problems related to and impacting their health and overall well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist help patients reach their patient-centered goals. As a member of a care team, the Behavioral Health Therapists supports Evara Health’s mission, vision and goals and are quality focused to enhance patient-centered care.
What You'll Do:
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Behavioral Health Assessment & Therapy
- Conduct initial screenings, psychosocial assessments, and patient evaluations using standardized tools and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support for patients experiencing grief, trauma, chronic health challenges, or life transitions.
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Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination
- Help patients and families address barriers to care, understand treatment options, and navigate changes in health, family dynamics, and daily life.
- Coordinate continuity of care, arrange follow-up appointments, and connect patients with internal and external referrals, community resources, and appropriate levels of care.
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Crisis Intervention & Community Programs
- Assist with Baker Act processes and provide crisis support as needed.
- Plan and implement psychosocial, community, and social programs in accordance with Evara Health grant requirements, contracts, and service mandates.
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Team Collaboration & Clinical Education
- Collaborate with primary care teams, employees, and community partners to address care gaps, support treatment goals, and improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in team huddles, meetings, committees, and case reviews; provide in-service presentations and serve as a resource to colleagues and community partners.
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Documentation, Compliance & Professional Standards
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with established workflows, policies, and procedures.
- Follow evidence-based standards of care and comply with Evara Health, HIPAA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements while delivering respectful, patient-centered service.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (e.g., social work, clinical mental health counseling)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting
Licenses, Certification, or Registration:
- Current, unrestricted Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Current BLS certification required.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
- Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry-level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
- Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization-wide events, recognition, and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.
Culture & Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.- Paid Holidays & Birthday: Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
- Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
- Professional Development & Education: Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
- Quarterly Incentive Opportunities: Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
- Career Growth & Advancement: Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health
At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.
Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.**
Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.
At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community—we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.
Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides mental health screening, assessment, brief intervention, crisis intervention and behavioral health management to patients of Evara Health. The Therapist works in collaboration with the patient, their family and with the patient’s primary care provider, using skills to help patients and their families address psychosocial problems related to and impacting their health and overall well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist help patients reach their patient-centered goals. As a member of a care team, the Behavioral Health Therapists supports Evara Health’s mission, vision and goals and are quality focused to enhance patient-centered care.
What You'll Do:
-
Behavioral Health Assessment & Therapy
- Conduct initial screenings, psychosocial assessments, and patient evaluations using standardized tools and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support for patients experiencing grief, trauma, chronic health challenges, or life transitions.
-
Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination
- Help patients and families address barriers to care, understand treatment options, and navigate changes in health, family dynamics, and daily life.
- Coordinate continuity of care, arrange follow-up appointments, and connect patients with internal and external referrals, community resources, and appropriate levels of care.
-
Crisis Intervention & Community Programs
- Assist with Baker Act processes and provide crisis support as needed.
- Plan and implement psychosocial, community, and social programs in accordance with Evara Health grant requirements, contracts, and service mandates.
-
Team Collaboration & Clinical Education
- Collaborate with primary care teams, employees, and community partners to address care gaps, support treatment goals, and improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in team huddles, meetings, committees, and case reviews; provide in-service presentations and serve as a resource to colleagues and community partners.
-
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Standards
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with established workflows, policies, and procedures.
- Follow evidence-based standards of care and comply with Evara Health, HIPAA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements while delivering respectful, patient-centered service.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (e.g., social work, clinical mental health counseling)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting
Licenses, Certification, or Registration:
- Current, unrestricted Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Current BLS certification required.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
- Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry-level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
- Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization-wide events, recognition, and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.
Culture & Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.- Paid Holidays & Birthday: Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
- Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
- Professional Development & Education: Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
- Quarterly Incentive Opportunities: Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
- Career Growth & Advancement: Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health
At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.
Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.**
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health specialist jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida licensure or registration through the Florida Department of Health for clinical roles
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
- Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Familiarity with Florida's Baker Act and Marchman Act procedures and documentation requirements
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used in Florida behavioral health settings
- Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based or field positions
Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health specialist in Florida?
Most Florida employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field. Clinical roles typically require licensure through the Florida Department of Health, with common credentials including the Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Licensed Mental Health Counselor designations. Candidates pursuing substance use work can register with the Florida Certification Board, which offers the Certified Addictions Professional credential recognized across Florida providers.
Which companies hire behavioral health specialists in Florida?
Employers hiring behavioral health specialists in Florida right now include BayCare Health System, Baptist Health, and UF Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's managing entity system, which oversees publicly funded behavioral health services across the state's regions, drives consistent hiring across a wide network of contracted community providers.
Which Florida cities have the most behavioral health specialist jobs?
Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami have the most behavioral health specialist openings in Florida. Miami leads because of its dense Medicaid population and the concentration of large community mental health organizations and hospital systems serving South Florida, while Tampa and Orlando reflect strong growth in outpatient and crisis services tied to the region's rapid population expansion and major health system campuses.
Are there remote behavioral health specialist jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many behavioral health specialist roles involve in-person assessment, crisis response, or community outreach. About 9% of behavioral health specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the positions most likely to be remote are care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth-based counseling support roles.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health specialist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a behavioral health technician or mental health technician role at a Florida residential facility or crisis stabilization unit, where on-the-job training is standard and a bachelor's degree is often sufficient to start. Large Florida providers like Centerstone and community-based care agencies frequently hire for these support-level positions as a pipeline to specialist roles. Completing a Florida Certification Board entry-level certification in substance use or obtaining your Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern registration while working gives candidates a clear edge over other applicants with similar degrees.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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