Pre-Vocational Counselor

South County Mental Health Center • Delray Beach, FL

3d • $18

About The Position

Pre-Vocational Counselor COME GROW WITH US! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. private non-profit behavioral healthcare provider serving south Palm Beach County from our headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Since 1974, we’ve been dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care to individuals and families of all ages and incomes. At SCMHC, we take a community-centered approach to care, offering a wide range of services — from crisis screening and mobile response to outpatient therapy, psychiatric support, and tailored programs for children, adults, and families. Our team works together to support client well-being and independence while advocating for services in the least restrictive environment. Whether on-site or in the community, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve — and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us in that mission. PURPOSE The Pre-Vocational Counselor provides direct services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness within our Day Treatment Program. This role focuses on psycho-social skill-building, group facilitation, and supporting clients in developing independence and life skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences
• Intermediate knowledge of mental health interventions and client assessment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to document accurately and timely
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet, Zoom)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Must be insurable

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 months experience in behavioral or social services

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psycho-social skill-building groups
• Monitor and assess client behavior and overall wellbeing
• Develop and implement individualized treatment/program plans
• Lead structured activities and special projects
• Supervise clients during all program activities
• Complete and maintain treatment/program plans
• Document daily progress notes and weekly summaries
• Conduct and document progress reviews
• Attend daily program meetings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings
• Assist with daily lunch service
• Engage in staff development and in-service trainings
• Coordinate with residential and case management teams
• Support overall program operations

Benefits

• paid time off
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability coverage
• additional voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees