Counselor Behavioral Health & Homeless Prevention

Counselor Behavioral Health & Homeless Prevention Directions for Living - 2.7 Largo, FL Job Details Full-time $73,000 - $78,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Family counseling in health services social work Childhood development Passenger vehicle Family-based intervention Personal transportation assistance Working with families Youth counseling Psychopharmacology Child & youth therapy Working with families with children Working with youth Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Salary $73,000 + $5,000 if license We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of Paid Time Off 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off! Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a professional position providing counseling for Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) under the Behavioral Health and Homeless Prevention program within the Housing First Division. The CABHI program provides counseling and case management services to individuals, youth, and families who have experienced homelessness and have a severe and persistent mental health condition or co-occurring disorder. This program is focused on formally homeless individuals, youth, and families who have recently been housed in permanent or permanent supportive housing. Responsible for meeting productivity requirements of 75% which includes 1440 billable hours annually or a minimum of 30 billable hours per week Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

1. Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required. 2. Knowledge of DSM-IV and ICD-9 diagnostic codes preferred. 3. Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications. 4. Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical intervention with adults and children who manifest a range of psychopathology, utilizing various treatment approaches including individual, family play, and group therapy, individual psychopathology and normal childhood development. 6. Must acquire knowledge of community resources. 7. Transport clients as needed and required in personal vehicles as part of service provision.

EOE/ADA/DFW

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