Relief Counselor II Specialized Foster Care-CHIPS

Global Connections to Employment • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Lakeview Center provides behavioral health services to adults and children with mental illnesses, substance dependencies, and intellectual disabilities across Northwest Florida. Its Specialized Foster Care program provides specialized Matrix Program and therapeutic CHIPS Program services to adolescents ages 8–18 in supportive, individualized foster home settings. The program uses a multidisciplinary approach, evidence-based practices, specially trained foster parents, clinical counselors, collaboration, and therapeutic interventions. It also engages adolescents’ families as they work toward reunification or adoption.

The Relief Counselor II’s primary duty is to perform work requiring advanced knowledge in Human Services and to use discretion and independent judgment to provide high-quality, client-centered therapeutic services. The role also serves as a consultant and mentor to bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, behavioral technicians, and other staff. The counselor is responsible for treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as organizational and division standards. This is a lead direct-care position. Therapeutic services include assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person-centered services, and management of client risk and safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with children and families who are victims of physical abuse or neglect, or with emotionally disturbed youth who have been adjudicated.
• Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to individuals and their families.
• Ability to pass organizational screening requirements, including applicable state or federal background screenings.
• Ability to complete the required 20 hours of Child Caring Agency training provided by the organization.
• Ability to pass advanced-level CPI training.
• Ability to obtain or provide valid CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence, a good driving record, and eligibility for coverage under the corporate insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered therapeutic services using advanced knowledge, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Serve as a consultant and mentor to bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, behavioral technicians, and other staff.
• Treat clients and ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational and division standards.
• Provide direct-care leadership.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct services and person-centered services.
• Manage client risk and safety.
• Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to individuals and their families.

What This Job Offers

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