TEAM Licensed Counselor Position Available In Leon, Florida

TEAM Licensed Counselor 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 2634 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties). Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.

Overview:

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) performs crisis intervention, risk assessment and referral services for individuals in the community that are experiencing a mental health crisis. The LMHP will be part of a 2-person team which includes law enforcement. The TEAM (Tallahassee Emergency Assessment Mobile) will be operating off-site and will be dispatched to the community through 9-1-1. The LMHP will strive to avert psychiatric hospitalization though crisis intervention but may initiate the Baker Act or Marchman Act for involuntary examination when appropriate. The LMHP will make referrals and help to connect individuals with community resources and treatment. The LMHP will conduct risk assessments and document in Apalachee Center’s electronic medical record.

ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides crisis intervention counseling and risk assessment. Collects collateral information from families and other sources to complete risk assessment. Initiates Baker Act and Marchman Act examinations when appropriate. Links clients served with services and other resources. Provides follow-up outreach per TEAM protocols. Maintains all required documentation in accordance with Clinical Record Handbook specifications or Agency policies and procedures. Consults with inpatient and outpatient staff about referrals as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Shift:

7:00am-3:00pm,

Monday-Friday Education/Experience:

Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services field. Two years of related professional experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness on an inpatient or outpatient basis, including crisis intervention.

Licensure or Certification:

Must be licensed by the State of Florida as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor or clinical psychologist.