Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Cross Country Education; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Dedicated recruiter support

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking licensed mental health professionals to cover maternity leave at two school placements in Naples and Immokalee, FL. The roles are in-person, school-based, with a 5-day work week and hours 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Compensation ranges from $47–52+ per hour (W-2), based on experience. This temporary assignment supports high school students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following licenses: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• No registered interns.
• Previous school-based or adolescent mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support and services to high school students
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Collaborate with school staff and other members of the student support team
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow school and district procedures
• Provide services in accordance with professional standards and licensure requirements

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Professionals – Maternity Leave Coverage

• Location: Naples, FL
• Openings: 2
• Position Type: School-Based Mental Health
• Schedule: 5 days/week
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Compensation: $47–52+/hr based on experience (W-2)
• Setting: In-person
• Assignment: Temporary maternity leave coverage

Available Placements

Immokalee High School

701 Immokalee Dr, Immokalee, FL 34142

• Up to 5 days/week
• 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• September 28, 2026 – approximately January 15, 2027

1655 Victory Ln, Naples, FL 34120

• Up to 5 days/week
• 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• October 26, 2026 – approximately January 8, 2027
• Medical, vision and dental benefits that are with you year round
• 401(k) with employer match
• dedicated recruiter support

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support and services to high school students
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Collaborate with school staff and other members of the student support team
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow school and district procedures
• Provide services in accordance with professional standards and licensure requirements

Requirements

• Must hold one of the following licenses:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• No registered interns
• Previous school-based or adolescent mental health experience is preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully licensed mental health professional to provide meaningful support to high school students while covering temporary maternity leave assignments. Choose from placements in Immokalee or Naples with a consistent weekday schedule and competitive W-2 compensation.

Cross Country Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Cross Country Education is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.