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Build A Career That
Changes Lives
Top talent. Real impact.
At Directions for Living, our team makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, children, and families every day—while continually raising the bar for what exceptional care can look like. Through innovation, including thoughtful AI-driven tools and advanced clinical practices, we are shaping the future of behavioral health in our community.
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to grow in a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
You’ll join a high-performing, award-winning team known for excellence, innovation, and impact. We seek driven, compassionate professionals who are ready to collaborate with top talent, grow their expertise, and help redefine high-quality care.
Background Screening
All new hires at Directions for Living are required to complete background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by state law. Learn more about the screening process here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
why you’ll love working here
matters
Our passionate, mission-driven team is grounded in values that prioritize giving back and lifting up the community we serve. We’re pioneering trauma-informed treatments and services that are shaping the future of care and transforming lives. The people and families we serve are at the heart of everything we do, and every day our team has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while growing in their careers.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members’ health, well-being, and financial future. This includes health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and 403(b) retirement benefits. Team members also receive generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid maternity leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to attend conferences, along with access to an Employee Assistance Program and other resources that support professional growth and long-term success.
Connects
We believe a strong team culture helps everyone do their best work. From regular updates and opportunities to connect with leadership to team newsletters that celebrate achievements, we make sure everyone feels seen and valued. Throughout the year, morale-boosting events and our annual all-team celebration retreat bring team members together to celebrate, strengthen connections, and support one another’s growth.
more time for care
At Directions for Living, we’re thoughtfully integrating AI-powered tools to support our team and enhance the way we work. From streamlining documentation to reducing administrative burden, these innovations help free up valuable time—so you can focus more on what matters most: meaningful connection and high-quality care. By minimizing paperwork and improving efficiency, we’re creating a more balanced, supported work experience for our team members every day.
Family Friendly Workplace
Directions for Living is proud to be recognized as a Gold Family Friendly Business by Thrive by Five Tampa Bay, an honor given to organizations that demonstrate strong workplace policies that support team members and their families. Gold-level recipients implement family-friendly practices across key areas such as paid leave, health support, flexible scheduling, and economic stability.
This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where team members can thrive both personally and professionally—because when we support our employees and their families, we strengthen our team, our mission, and the community we serve.
Team DFL
Behind every service we provide is a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. Take a look at some of the moments that make working at Directions for Living so meaningful.
equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Directions for Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer which makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, genetic information, disability, marital status, status with respect to public assistance, veteran status, political opinions or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by law except when such requirement constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. The organization also reasonably accommodates individuals with disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs. Directions for Living participates in the E-Verify process and is a drug-free workplace.