Clinical Counselor/Licensed Clinical Counselor

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and professional development

Community impact and service to local/

Opportunities to support children and

Travel and local community engagement

Job summary

Childrens Home Society of Florida seeks a Clinical Counselor to empower children and families, delivering counseling in offices, homes or schools to promote recovery and wellbeing. The role requires advanced degrees and licensure progression; unlicensed candidates may be considered as interns with different pay scales.

The position features a competitive annual rate: $45,000 for unlicensed, $52,400 for licensed, and $45,500 for registered interns, with full-time hours and Florida location

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Graduate coursework in key areas such as psychopathology, counseling theories, and assessment.
• Florida driver license within 30 days of hire and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessment and counseling to individuals and families in office, home, or school settings.
• Deliver individual, family and group therapy and evidence-based interventions (e.g., trauma-focused care).
• Complete billable units and input data into CIS and other systems per program requirements.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and social service agencies; provide case management.
• Develop treatment plans, perform clinical assessments, and supervise under licensed clinicians when needed.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups, parent skills, and living skills programs.

Skills

Post-Bachelors experience

Education

MA/MS in Social Work or Psychology

Driver's license in Florida within 30 days

Job description

Clinical Counselor/Licensed Clinical Counselor

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Clinical

Requisition Number: CLINI002786

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Make a Difference That Matters. Help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and find a path toward healing and recovery.

*** ANNUAL RATE OF $45,000 for Unlicensed Candidates / $52,400 for Licensed / Registered Interns - $45,500

As a Clinical Counselor at CHS, you’ll empower children and families to thrive by providing compassionate care, meaningful guidance, and support that creates lasting change.

The perks of being a part of the CHS Family:

• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history !
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community!

Your Job Functions as a CHS Clinical Counselor

Provide behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing in a CHS office/facility, client home or school community setting.

• Provide supportive clinical counseling services, such as individual, group and family therapy, including TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS, as necessary.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions (e.g., Trauma-Focused Care, Infant Mental Health).
• Complete billable units and enter applicable data into the Client Information System (CIS) and other data systems in a timely manner as required by the program and/or contract requirements.
• Facilitate psycho-educational classes and/or groups such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, substance abuse, MAPP/Pride training, etc.
• Provide case management services including information, plan referral and linkages, where appropriate.
• Coordinate services with other professionals/para-professionals; liaise with other social service agencies and organizations.
• Provide in-depth clinical assessment, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plans and intervention under the supervision of a licensed clinician, including one of the following: TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS services (only provided in Residential settings), when necessary.
• Oversee the behavioral program or treatment interventions associated with the client’s treatment plan.

Your Qualifications as a CHS Clinical Counselor:

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• MA/MS from an accredited university/college in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling – OR –MA/MS from an accredited university/college with a major in the field of Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education or a related human services field AND have completed graduate level coursework in at least 4 of the following 13 content areas: human growth and development, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology, human sexuality, counseling theories and techniques, group theories and practice, dynamics of marriage and family systems, individual evaluation and assessment, career and lifestyle assessment; research and program evaluation, personality theories, social and cultural foundations, counseling in the community settings, and substance use disorders.
• FL Drivers’ License within 30 days/hire, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• For the Early Learning Centers Support Team: A non-licensed candidate shall be a registered intern working towards licensure to be considered.

Experience:

• Two years of post-Bachelors experience working with at-risk children and families or one year post-Masters experience.
• Two years of experience providing services to persons with behavioral health disorders and/or the ability to be supervised by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA).
• Three years of experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents, preferred.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Travel Required

Yes . Statewide

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