Licensed Mental Health Counselor Outpatient
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Outpatient Counselor (LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) to provide mental health services in an outpatient setting. You will offer individual and group counseling, support access to mental health services, and provide clinical oversight to unlicensed staff and interns. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and individuals with diverse needs. What You'll Do Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based interventions. Review and approve clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries) Complete diagnostic verification and medically necessary documentation to meet state, agency, and payer requirements Provide ongoing supervision and support to clinical interns in alignment with Florida Board standards Conduct comprehensive assessments, including symptoms, coping strategies, strengths/challenges, social supports, and mental status evaluations Develop and implement strengths-based treatment plans based on client goals Advocate for clients by coordinating services, making referrals, and responding in crisis situations Support clients with career exploration, healthy coping strategies, life skill development, and self-regulation
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (required).
- Active Florida LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW (required)
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, neurodiversity, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (pre-grad or non-clinical experience accepted)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA and ethical guidelines
- Ability to use an EHR system with basic computer proficiency.
- Strong assessment, interviewing, and treatment-planning skills
- Commitment to cultural competence and working with diverse populations
- Excellent customer service skills and rapport-building abilities
- An energetic, resourceful and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful and team-based environment
- Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based interventions.
- Review and approve clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries)
- Complete diagnostic verification and medically necessary documentation to meet state, agency, and payer requirements
- Provide ongoing supervision and support to clinical interns in alignment with Florida Board standards
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including symptoms, coping strategies, strengths/challenges, social supports, and mental status evaluations
- Develop and implement strengths-based treatment plans based on client goals
- Advocate for clients by coordinating services, making referrals, and responding in crisis situations
- Support clients with career exploration, healthy coping strategies, life skill development, and self-regulation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
