Counselor - Contractor

Camelot Community Care; Deep Creek (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Camelot Community Care is seeking a licensed clinician to work with children at a school setting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The contractor position requires a graduate degree and credentials, with supervision and compliance to state standards.

Responsibilities include delivering individual, group, and family therapy, maintaining records, and coordinating with schools and families for treatment planning. Some on-call responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in a human services field.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in therapy settings.
• Background clearance required and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attends training and completes orientation topics within the first quarter.
• Maintains clinical files per policy and regulations.
• Delivers individual, group, and family therapy as outlined in treatment plans.
• Participates in supervision and case reviews weekly.
• Links child and family with services identified in treatment plans.
• On-call as directed by the Clinical Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ft Lauderdale Office - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Position Type: ContractorEducation Level: Graduate DegreeLicensed clinician to work with at a school with ESE

Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
• For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
• Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
• Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each clients treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
• Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
• Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
• Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
• Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
• Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
• Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
• Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
• Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
• On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
• Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree preferred in a Human Service discipline from four-year accredited college or university and experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and in compliance with State or contractual requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.

• Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
• Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agencys current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
• Valid personal auto insurance
• CPR Certified (Where required)
• First Aid Certified (Ohio Only)
• For Ohio employees only, be Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW), Professional Counselor (PC) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.