Counselor I
Defuniak Springs, FL 
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Posted 28 days ago
Job Description

Overview

*$500 Sign-on Bonus*

Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Position Summary:

To provide therapeutic services to clients within scope of training, protocols, and competence, and within requirements of statutes applicable to the position. Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.

Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.

*Two (2) years' experience working with children and families or related human services field.

*Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.

*Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

*Must have a valid driver license in state of residence, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

Starting pay is $19.75 an hour with an additional supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) for Lakeview Center - FST In-Home team members.

To Apply:

  • Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
  • LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
  • Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.


Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer including Vets and Disabled. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement. For reasonable accommodation, please email us at LCIEmployment@bhcpns.org.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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