Mental Health Counselor (Creole or Spanish)

The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County is seeking a compassionate, dedicated full-time Mental Health Counselor for its Prenatal Plus Program. The counselor provides services to clients throughout Palm Beach County, supporting expectant mothers as they navigate pregnancy and prepare for parenthood. Therapy is provided in clients’ homes, the organization’s office, private community settings, and via teletherapy.

The role involves providing counseling and psychotherapy to adults and/or families, including assessment, treatment planning, and documentation in accordance with professional standards. The counselor establishes therapeutic rapport, exercises sound clinical judgment, and uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Haitian Creole or Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred to support culturally and linguistically responsive care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling.
• Actively pursuing licensure as a Florida State Registered Intern in the corresponding specialty area.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or families, including assessment, treatment planning, and professional documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic rapport and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Haitian Creole or Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Additional training or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to clients in the Prenatal Plus Program throughout Palm Beach County.
• Support expectant mothers as they navigate pregnancy and prepare for the transition to parenthood.
• Provide therapy in clients’ homes, the office, private community settings, and via teletherapy.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and complete documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport while exercising sound clinical judgment.
• Use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Stipends for Registered Intern supervision and specialized training.
• Growth opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible hours, Monday through Friday, with scheduling based on client and program needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time