Counselor II - Road to Recovery
About The Position
Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov. Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. The primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality person served-centered therapeutic services. Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff. This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating person served and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care. Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of person served risk and safety.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Field.
- At least two (2) years’ experience working with mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
- Verification of completion of a Master’s program internship at Lakeview Center, Inc.
- Must be able to pass advanced level CPI Training.
- Must be able to obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- A Level II background screening is required.
Nice To Haves
- Individuals certified through the Florida Certification Board as an Addiction Professional.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff.
- Provide the highest quality person served-centered therapeutic services.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing therapeutic services.
- Treat person served with responsibility and insight.
- Ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards.
- Serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.
- Provide assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of person served risk and safety.
- Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Term Life
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Insurance
- Group Critical Illness Insurance
- Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Discount Program
- Teladoc
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
