Youth Counselor
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. Counselor 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or University in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy or related field.
- Candidate must pass level 2 background screening and drug test
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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Options
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
