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ACTS

Counselor - Residential

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$33,519 / year median in Florida

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Now Hiring! Counselor ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Keystone Residential Team! What's In It for
You:
Salary Range :
$23.00-$24.00/hr.
Location:
In-person and On-Site at our Adult Residential Housing program in
Tarpon Springs, Florida Benefits:
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
Your Future:
403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.
Work/Life Balance:
10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year. What You'll be
Doing:
Perform admission screenings for persons served to determine appropriate level of care needed. Perform admissions ensuring completion of proper documentation and explanations of rights of persons served. Provides counseling services including, but not limited to psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family counseling, development and updating of treatment plans, and discharge planning. Provide referral or linkage services to ensure needs of persons served are met. Utilize Electronic Health Record to document clinical service delivery. Observe clients for behavioral changes and progress in treatment. Communicate with persons served empathetically and engages them to talk about their substance abuse, mental health, homelessness and/or criminal justice involvement. Communicate with legal guardians, family members, case managers and/or court administration related to treatment progress. Adhere to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines and established protocols to carry out all duties required by contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification. Comply with confidentiality standards. Participate in peer review and provides direction and professional development to direct care team, as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. What is
Required:
A Bachelor's Degree in a counseling related discipline. Valid Florida Driver License. Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law. Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed.
Who We Are:
https://www.actsfl.org/ The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or 'Clearinghouse', helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com . ACTS is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment. ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Health Insurance