Clinical Counselor/Licensed Clinical Counselor

Chsfl • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

As a Clinical Counselor at CHS, you will help children and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing and recovery. You will provide behavioral health assessment and counseling services to individuals and families to promote recovery and overall wellbeing. Services may be delivered in a CHS office or facility, a client’s home, or a school community setting. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy; evidence-based interventions; case management; coordination with other professionals and social service organizations; and clinical assessment and treatment planning under the supervision of a licensed clinician, as applicable. The position also involves overseeing behavioral programs or treatment interventions associated with clients’ treatment plans.

Annual pay is $45,000 for unlicensed candidates and $52,400 for licensed or registered interns. A Spanish-speaking clinician is preferred, with a listed annual rate of $45,500. For the Early Learning Centers Support Team, an unlicensed candidate must be a registered intern working toward licensure. Applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education, or a related human services field plus graduate coursework in at least four specified content areas.
• For the alternative degree pathway, graduate-level coursework must cover at least four of these areas: human growth and development; diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology; human sexuality; counseling theories and techniques; group theories and practice; dynamics of marriage and family systems; individual evaluation and assessment; career and lifestyle assessment; research and program evaluation; personality theories; social and cultural foundations; counseling in community settings; and substance use disorders.
• Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Two years of post-bachelor’s experience working with at-risk children and families, or one year of post-master’s experience.
• Two years of experience providing services to people with behavioral health disorders and/or ability to be supervised by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA).
• For the Early Learning Centers Support Team, an unlicensed candidate must be a registered intern working toward licensure.
• Applicants must undergo background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or adolescents.
• Spanish-speaking clinician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments and counseling information and services to individuals and families to promote recovery and overall wellbeing.
• Provide supportive clinical counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy, and TBOS, Outpatient, or BHOS services as necessary.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions, such as Trauma-Focused Care and Infant Mental Health.
• Complete billable units and enter required data into the Client Information System (CIS) and other data systems in a timely manner.
• Facilitate psycho-educational classes or groups, including parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, substance abuse, and MAPP/Pride training.
• Provide case management, including information, referrals, and linkages where appropriate.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and para-professionals, and liaise with social service agencies and organizations.
• Conduct clinical assessments, diagnose clinical conditions, and develop treatment plans and interventions under the supervision of a licensed clinician, including TBOS, Outpatient, or BHOS services when necessary.
• Oversee behavioral programs or treatment interventions associated with a client’s treatment plan.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Mission-driven work culture
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level