Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Clewiston, Florida

The Ahfachkee School is part of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has about 200 students between all the K-12 grade levels so we offer small class sizes, traditional culture preservation, and plenty of resources! We follow Florida standards for the curriculum however we fall under the Bureau of Indian Education so we're not part of the county. The staff schedule is full-time Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

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//www.seminolewarriors.net/ Note the school is located on the Big Cypress Reservation at 31055 Josie Billie Highway, Clewiston, FL 33440. This is not in the main city of Clewiston, rather 45 minute drive south. It is about a 45 minute drive east of Immokalee. Coming from Weston it would be about a 55 minute drive to the west on I-75. We do provide a fuel stipend if you live more than 40 miles away. Position Summary The incumbent is responsible for providing behavioral support, social-emotional learning, and early mental health intervention services for students in grades K-12. The individual works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, tribal departments, and community partners to promote positive behavior, improve student well-being, and support academic success. This role focuses on prevention, intervention, behavior management, mentoring, crisis support, and connecting students and families with appropriate mental health resources. This position supports a safe, culturally responsive, and learning environment while honoring the traditions and values of the Tribal community. This position is classified as an Admin-52, which requires a 52-week work period (approximately 12 months), paid across a 52-week (12-month) pay cycle.

Qualifications / Requirements

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Mental Health, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice or Education with coursework in behavior or mental health is required. Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children or adolescents in a school, counseling, youth services, behavioral health, or related setting, is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Ability to exemplify the highest level of professional standards/ethics and demonstrate appropriate and culturally sensitive service delivery and community-based treatment. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. About STOF The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail). With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by following visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses such as the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate position and employment dates. Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe.

Note:

A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes. The schedule is year-round (52 weeks) Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. The Ahfachkee School is located on the Big Cypress Reservation which is not in the main city of Clewiston, rather 45 minute drive south. It is about a 45 minute drive east of Immokalee. Are you ok with the schedule and able to reliably commute to 31200 Josie Billie Highway Clewiston, FL 33440?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

youth school or behavioral health setting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) classroom training (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person