Counselor II

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Overview

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Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. Our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse, and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Community Action Team (CAT) program provides services in-home and out in the community for youth ages 11 to 21 years old who have mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.

LCI With Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master's Degree) in the field of Human Services. This role involves using such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing high-quality client-centered therapeutic services. The position also serves as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor's Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians.

This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.

Therapeutic services include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person-centered services, and management of client risk and safety.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• At least two (2) years' experience working with children over 5 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
• Prefer individuals certified through the Florida Certification Board as an Addiction Professional.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Must be able to travel to clients' homes, training locations, and other locations as necessary.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $49,056 - $52,890 per year based on experience.

To Apply

• Interested applicants please visit Careers | Lakeview Center and complete the online application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
• Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Other

Job Function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care

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