What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor II Rel position at Lakeview Center, Inc.?
Overview
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About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, 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 Careers | Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).
The Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides 24/7 mental health services for adults and children in our communities dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges. MRT is prepared to offer services in a variety of ways to ensure that those in distress are quickly and appropriately offered effective intervention. This can occur by telephone, telehealth, or face to face contact.
The Mobile Response Team is comprised of experienced mental health professionals who are ready to respond within 60 minutes when necessary. The team can deploy to area hospital emergency departments, schools, and elsewhere in the community as each situation dictates. The goal of this team is to provide communities a means of serving those in distress with valuable, sensitive response and quick access to appropriate treatment and linkage to community resources. The purpose of this team is to divert the individual from unnecessary hospitalization and/or incarceration and to link to appropriate outpatient services.
Overview:
Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services. Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff. 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 (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
- At least two (2) years’ experience working with adolescents and adults who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
- 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 pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org) careers and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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.
Salary : $40,200 - $51,000