Clinical Counselor & Emergency Screener

SMA Healthcare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid personal leave

Paid holidays

403b retirement plan

Job summary

SMA Healthcare in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Screener to respond to emergency and walk-in cases at the assigned location. You will triage and access treatment services, perform screenings, and provide clinical services in outpatient settings to clients with substance use and/or mental health issues.

Responsibilities include coordinating with courts, child welfare, probation, and other providers; setting treatment goals, documenting progress, and linking clients to level of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least 1 year of work experience in a mental health-related field.
• Master's degree in a human services field or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.
• Currently certified or pursuing certification as an Addictions Professional or Criminal Justice Additions Professional in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services including assessment, brief individual counseling, group counseling, and case management; coordinate referrals to appropriate care levels.
• Advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
• Conduct assessments and behavioral health screenings as appropriate.
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain treatment coordination and referrals.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent chart of activity.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients individually or in groups in the office.
• Set treatment goals and plans to reduce substance use and stabilize mental health.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Community resources access

Baker Act & Marchman Act criteria

Data organization & documentation

Medicaid rules

Psychiatric diagnosis knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree preferred

Licensed clinician preferences (LCSW/LMHC/LMT)

Addictions Professional certification

Criminal Justice Additions Professional certification

Job description

SMA Healthcare in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Screener to respond to emergency and walk-in cases at the assigned location. You will triage and access treatment services, perform screenings, and provide clinical services in outpatient settings to clients with substance use and/or mental health issues.

Responsibilities include coordinating with courts, child welfare, probation, and other providers; setting treatment goals, documenting progress, and linking clients to level of care.