Guidance counselor Jobs in Lakeland, FL

Chrysalis Health -

Master’s Level Mental Health Therapist, Counselor or Social Worker (Department of Juvenile Justice Program)

Earn up to $55,000/year + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Chrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare with over 25 years of experience serving clients, and we are excited to welcome both new graduates and experienced therapists to our team!

OUR MISSION: Is to ensure our clients achieve optimal levels of wellbeing through the provision of compassionate, innovative and effective behavioral and mental health services.

As a clinician at Chrysalis Health, you will have the opportunity to provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specifically, you’ll play a vital role in supporting at-risk youth aged 11-21 through our partnerships with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

One of the benefits of joining Chrysalis Health is our commitment to tailoring your clinical journey to your experience and goals. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for mentorship, professional growth, & clinical supervision or an experienced therapist seeking a supportive and collaborative environment, we strive to provide an environment that nurtures your career development.

Robust Benefits to meet all your needs:

• FREE Clinical Supervision for Professional Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Choose your own hours, create your schedule based on your needs while meeting client needs.

• Paid Time Off (PTO), including accrual every pay period and bonus opportunities.

• Health Insurance with employer contribution

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary GAP insurance

• 401k with employer match

• FREE Continuing Education Units CEU’s

• Professional growth opportunities, including progression into clinical management.

• Assigned a dedicated experienced Clinical Manager to optimize daily practices and help manage your client caseload and navigate your professional career

Impactful Client Care Responsibilities:

• Support at-risk youth aged 11-21 through our partnerships with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

• Provide in-home, community-based therapeutic services to clients.

• Deliver evidence-based practices such as CBT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for mental health and substance use counseling.

• Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions, ensuring high-quality care.

• Formulate and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.

• Maintain compliance with Medicaid, DJJ contracts, and Chrysalis Health policies.

• Utilize community resources for supportive services and discharge planning.

• Effectively engage with culturally diverse groups experiencing psychiatric, substance use, or medical challenges.

• Demonstrate flexibility by accommodating evening and weekend client schedules.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside within the State of Florida, and the position requires a Mental Health Registered Intern Licensure OR qualified to attain licensure within 60 days of start date

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.

• Florida Mental Health Registered Interns Preferred

• At least one year of counseling experience in mental health and/or substance use.

• A valid Florida driver’s license with proof of insurance and a clean driving record.

• Organizational and Time allocation skill abilities, and to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs, and flexibility to provide services in client homes, schools, and other community settings.

• Ability to utilize self-care techniques to best manage to achieve OPTimal work life balance

• Compassionate, engaging, and have a strong desire to help others.

• Ability to document therapy services in electronic medical records (EMR) platform.

At Chrysalis Health, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.

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