Counselor - Masters Level

Sequel Youth Services•Port Richey, FL

About The Position

Are you looking to make a profound difference in your community?SequelCare of Florida is currently seeking candidates for Counselor positions to provide therapy and counseling within the Pasco community. Through a continuum of services, SequelCare provides education, counseling and supervision to individuals and families in their home community. SequelCare professionals work in conjunction with local resources to develop a strength-based plan to support success for our consumers.Job ResponsibilitiesThe Counselor position is responsible for providing initial and ongoing treatment to assigned clients, families, and caregivers seeking mental health services. This Counselor Provides direct clinical outpatient services (office, home, school, community) to the client, including all relevant caregivers and providers as indicated in the client's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP). This role also coordinates care with other providers to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services; diagnosis assessments, individual counseling, group therapy and multiagency case management with emphasis on the adolescent/family population.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in the field of clinical social work, mental health counseling, psychology or related field
Licensed in the State of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Counselor is preferred
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and Medicaid documentation requirements
Effective time management skills
Two years experience working with children and families is preferred

Nice To Haves

Licensed in the State of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Counselor
Two years experience working with children and families

Responsibilities

providing initial and ongoing treatment to assigned clients, families, and caregivers seeking mental health services
Provides direct clinical outpatient services (office, home, school, community) to the client, including all relevant caregivers and providers as indicated in the client's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
coordinates care with other providers to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services
diagnosis assessments, individual counseling, group therapy and multiagency case management with emphasis on the adolescent/family population