Community Counselor - Master Level

Chsfl•West Palm Beach, FL

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Counselor - Master Level identifies client and family needs and evaluates, coordinates and provides necessary services, information and treatment in either a residential or a non-residential setting. Overall, the Community Counselor - Master Level contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services related field from an accredited university, required.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire is required, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Two years of post-Bachelor’s degree Human Services related experience, required.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skills and Proficiency in planning, project management, organization and time management.
Skills and Proficiency in oral and written communication, including presentation and platform.
Skills and Proficiency in collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring.
Skills and Proficiency in computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
Ability to perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
Ability to commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
Ability to meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
Ability to handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client.
Ability to assess and apply proper intervention strategies.
Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors.
Ability to make home visits.
Ability to recognize importance of social, economic and environmental factors in the development and resolution of personal and family problems.
Ability to be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families, preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and provide necessary services, information and treatment in either a residential or a non-residential setting.
Deliver case management services by providing information, linkages, and referrals including but not limited to substance abuse and mental health service referrals.
Maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.).
Facilitate client educational classes such as independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.
Provide on-call support as required or scheduled.
Supervise student interns, as needed.
Provide in-depth assessments, treatment plans and interventions; follow-up as required.
Provide services to clients through individual, group and family therapy.
Refer clients for case staffings when requested or for non-compliance.
Attend and participate in client-related court hearings.
Train direct care staff as requested or required.
Provide specialized services that may include conducting forensic interviews, providing expert assistance to state agencies, expert court testimony, etc.
Assist and/or present cases to medical providers.
Complete suicide risk screening assessments and follow-up assessments as required.
Oversee the behavioral program associated with the client treatment plan.
Participate in treatment team meetings.
Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.