Master's Level Community Mental Health Counselor- INDIAN RIVER at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biopsychosocial Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Solution Focused Counseling, Case Management, Behavioral Management, Psychopharmacology, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community. New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Mental Health Community Therapist - Outpatient who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training. As a Mental Health Community Therapist - Outpatient your responsibilities will include: Engages in hours of direct client services for assigned clients at the rate determined to meet contractual and clinical obligations Conducts biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients as assigned Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client Conducts individual, multi-client and family counseling Practices a brief, solution focused counseling strategy in the home, school, and community settings Ensures that each service is medically necessary and approved by the LPHA, for services billed as TBOS, ensures that a certification form is present and signed by LPHA *Stipend & Incentives:New Horizons offers settle-in awards supported by the John’s Island Community Service League and administered by The Mental Health Collaborative. Registered Interns: $1,000 in year one and $1,000 in year two Full-Time Employees: $2,500 in the first year, plus $2,500 annually for the next three years Requirements New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field Must have training in the treatment of mental health disorders, human growth and development, evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, basic counseling and behavioral management interventions, case management, documentation, psychopharmacology, abuse regulations, patient rights and special clinical circumstances such as emergencies, suicide, and out-of-control behavior Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

The counselor provides direct client services, including biopsychosocial evaluations and the development of written treatment plans. They conduct individual and family counseling using solution-focused strategies across home, school, and community settings.