Crisis Clinician - Non-Licensed

Devereux • Winter Park, FL

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About The Position

Devereux is hiring a non-licensed Clinician for its Mobile Response Team, providing immediate crisis support to individuals ages 0–30 and their families in Central Florida, particularly Orange and Seminole counties. The position delivers crisis assessment, response, stabilization, and short-term interventions, including psychotherapy, referrals, and connections to service providers. Interventions may include communication and parenting skills, relationship building, behavioral techniques, grief counseling, family interviews, and safety planning. Clinicians assess needs and provide individualized referral recommendations, while empowering families to develop practical solutions and realistic goals.

This position is based in Orlando, Florida, but is not office-based and includes travel to community settings. The program operates 24/7/365, with rotating coverage across first shift (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), second shift (4 p.m.–midnight), and third shift (midnight–8 a.m.), as well as required weekend on-call coverage. Candidates must live in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County to respond to crisis calls within the required timeframe.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
• Two years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must live in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug and TB tests.
• Must successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
• Experience with youth who have been adjudicated delinquent, are committed, and are emotionally disturbed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis interventions, safety planning, and ongoing assessments to help clients overcome the difficulties that led to the crisis.
• Collaborate with community service providers to establish needed services for individuals and families.
• Educate family members and significant others about mental illness and how to support the individual.
• Provide flexible therapeutic and follow-up services using an interactive approach.
• Document therapeutic interventions in client records in a timely manner.
• Work independently and as part of a team during the treatment process.
• Coordinate services and ensure appropriate discharge planning for all clients.

Benefits

• Up to 24 PTO days per year, increasing with service.
• Up to 64 hours of sick time.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Tuition program, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Access to earned wages early through Payactiv.
• Employee Assistance Program and work-life balance support.
• Employee discounts.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

What This Job Offers

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