Relief Counselor II Specialized Foster Care-CHIPS

LifeView Group • Pensacola, FL

10h

About The Position

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. Its Specialized Foster Care program provides specialized and therapeutic services for 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 provide client-centered therapeutic services using advanced knowledge gained through a master’s degree in Human Services or a related field. The role requires consistent discretion and independent judgment, and serves as a lead position in direct care. The counselor also consults with and mentors bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, behavioral technicians, and other staff. The position carries responsibility for treating clients and ensuring services and documentation comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational and division standards. 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 state or federal background screenings as applicable.
• Ability to complete the required 20 hours of Child Caring Agency (CCA) 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, good driving record, and insurability under the corporate policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered therapeutic services, including assessment, treatment planning, direct services, person-centered services, and management of client risk and safety.
• Use advanced knowledge, discretion, and independent judgment in treating clients.
• Serve as a lead in the provision of direct care.
• Consult with and mentor bachelor’s-level direct-care employees, behavioral technicians, and other staff.
• Ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational and division standards.
• 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