Counselor I - Central Receiving

Lakeview Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 27,855 - 30,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, Florida, is looking for a dedicated professional to provide therapeutic services to clients. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and delivering person-centered care within a supportive environment.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in psychology or a related field and be able to offer integrated mental health and substance abuse services. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are mandatory. Competitive compensation includes hourly pay and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass advanced level CPI Training.
• Must be able to provide integrated mental health and substance abuse services.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to clients within scope of training.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and direct service provision.
• Manage client risk and safety.

Skills

Crisis Support

Assessment

Individualized service provision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center 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 Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

Overview

The Central Receiving Facility (CRF) of Lakeview Center serves as a single-entry point for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The CRF is a 24‑hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals brought to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. Services offered include, but are not limited to, assessment, Crisis Support/Emergency Services, Case Management, Recovery Support, medication initiation and management.

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program
• Teladoc

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.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling education, mental health counseling or human services field.
• Must be able to pass advanced level CPI Training.
• Must be able to obtain provided CPR certification.
• 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 possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

Starting pay is $20.22 - $21.85 per hour with an additional supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) for the Central Receiving Facility. Shift differential pay is $2.00 - $4.00 per hour when applicable.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the online application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration