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Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to youth and families in need of mental health support.
• Deliver services for an average of 12 weeks per family, with weekly sessions unless clinically documented otherwise.
• Ensure all services are provided directly or through coordination with a licensed mental health agency and meet licensure/certification standards.
• Comply with Rule 63N-1.0031, 63N-1.0033, F.A.C., and Chapter 491, F.S., including supervision of unlicensed staff/interns.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation, including:
• Chronological case notes
• Psychosocial assessments
• Individualized service/treatment plans and reviews
• Document missed or rescheduled sessions in client records and databases.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal confidentiality laws and ethical standards.

• Collaborate with program staff, schools, families, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Refer families to external resources as needed (e.g., substance use treatment, psychiatric care).
• Participate in clinical review processes to monitor service quality and client progress.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments using prevention tools to guide treatment planning.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust services accordingly.
• Evaluate progress within six weeks of counseling initiation.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.
• Report any suspected breaches of data security immediately.

Qualifications:

• Active Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Counseling, or a closely related field from a CACREP-accredited or Board-approved program.
• Registration as a Mental Health Intern (LMHC) with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (or eligible to register).
• Ability to practice under direct supervision of a Board-approved Clinical Mental Health Supervisor.
• Strong interest in gaining post-graduate supervised clinical experience toward full licensure.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in clinical mental health counseling.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with at-risk youth and families preferred.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and family systems therapy preferred.
• Proficiency in documentation systems and Microsoft Office.

Work Environment:

• Community-based, non-residential setting.
• May involve travel for in-home visits, school meetings, or court appearances.
• Flexible schedule required, including some evenings/weekends.

Salary:

• Commensurate Experience

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Retirement plan options

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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