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SailFuture

Mental Health Counselor

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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

Mental Health Counselor Are you a Registered Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Social Work Intern passionate about working with at-risk youth? At SailFuture, you'll find a mission-driven team that prioritizes quality care and low caseloads rather than maximizing billable hours. Do you view yourself as an agent of change committed to helping people transform their life outcomes? Do you desire a professional setting that is outdoors, dynamic, and includes international travel? You may be reading the description of your dream job. Position Summary The Counselor serves up to 20 youth living in SailFuture's two residential foster care homes and (8) students at the SailFuture Academy. You'll provide individual and family therapy, group counseling, and Sunday adventure therapy sessions. You will also provide overall support to the houses through twice weekly family dinners and other activities. Finally, you will lead the mental health curriculum during international sailing expeditions, flying in and out ports while students sail from Florida to Nova Scotia and Florida to Trinidad and Tobago. This is a salaried position with a 45-hour work week and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Traditional Responsibilities:
Coordinate all therapeutic services for all youth in residential care and independent living program Work in partnership with psychiatrist to monitor and coordinate medication management for all youth in residential care Provide therapeutic house support up to twenty hours per week Provide 1:1 therapeutic services to up to 20 youth per week (1-hour session) 6 youth in Waterfront House 6 youth in White House Up to 8 youth attending the SailFuture Academy Develop treatment plans in partnership with Residential Change Agents, Program Director, Case Manager, and other stakeholders Provide in-depth assessments to all youth who enter the SailFuture home Provide assessments to all youth at-risk who present self-harming or homicidal behaviors Create initial and master treatment plans and lead 30-day treatment team meetings and 6-month treatment plan reviews Provide training and youth-specific feedback to staff across all teams Qualifications Master's Degree, or higher, from an Accredited College or University in related field Team player committed to doing whatever it takes for youth in their care Experience working with at-risk youth, specifically teenagers Excellent communicator and problem solver Passion for adventure
Compensation and Benefits:
$44,000 - $55,000 annual salary depending on experience $250 monthly health insurance contribution Membership at the Clearwater Sailing Center & use of SailFuture kayaks and equipnent 401k with up to 6% employer match 10 days PTO per year (accrual based) Work cell phone Work laptop