Masters Level Youth Counselor

The Henry & Rilla White Foundation•Gainesville, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Henry & Rilla White Youth Foundation, a non-profit human services organization, is seeking a masters-level counselor to work in the Gainesville, FL area serving Department of Juvenile Justice Circuit Eight. The Program will include screening, evaluating, treating, and case management of youth referred by the Department of Juvenile Justices. Applicant will be responsible for setting their own schedule and will have the ability to work virtually on case by case basis. Counselors will receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focus- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as well as weekly clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor. Full Time Position With Benefits Health , Dental , and Vision Options Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays Longevity Pay Flexible Schedule

Requirements

Candidate must pass level 2 background screening and drug test
Master's Degree from an accredited college or University in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy or related field.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, structural family therapy, and other behaviorally-based treatments are preferred (but not required).

Responsibilities

Complete diagnostic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluations
Complete Treatment plans
Provide mental health or substance abuse, therapy services based on the youth's individualized risks, treatment needs, and strengths as identified after the completion of a diagnostic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluation.
Complete a Treatment plan review each month.
Complete a Progress Report/monthly summary note Monthly
Attend weekly supervision meetings in person, by phone, or SKYPE with licensed supervisor.