Counselor II

Tri-County Human Services, Inc.; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to assist in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of program clients.

The role involves assessing clients for treatment plans, co-facilitating family sessions, teaching education classes, managing and coordinating services, and providing individual and group counseling under supervision. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least two years of relevant experience in mental health or

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Human Services and at least two years of full-time experience in mental health or addictions treatment.
• Requires knowledge of addictions/mental health treatment, programs, therapies, and contributing factors.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients referred for substance abuse and mental health services for treatment plan development.
• Co-facilitates family counseling sessions under supervision.
• Teaches alcohol/drug education classes and provides educational services.
• Performs case management and coordinates additional services as needed.
• Provides individual counseling to program clients under supervision.
• Acts as a group leader/facilitator during group counseling sessions.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or administrative personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this position perform duties related to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of program clients. Employees in this position are aware of available community resources, they make appropriate referrals to same, and they function as a member of a treatment team.

Position Expectation

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses clients referred for substance abuse and mental health services for the purposes of treatment plan development.
• Participates in family counseling sessions as a co-facilitator with direct supervision by a Counselor III or Clinical/Program Supervisor.
• Teaches alcohol/drug education classes and provides other educational services.
• Performs case management functions such as maintaining case records and coordinating additional services as needed.
• Provides individual counseling to program clients under the supervision of a Clinical/ Program Supervisor.
• Acts as a group leader/facilitator during group counseling sessions.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or administrative personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in field related to Human Services from an accredited college or university, which include but not limited to: Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Counseling; Rehabilitative Counseling; Counseling Education; Education; Criminal Justice; or Ministry and at least two (2) years full‑time experience in mental health or addictions treatment setting or certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP) by the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida. Requires participation in a staff training program.
• Requires considerable knowledge of addictions treatment and/or mental health treatment including types of programs, various therapeutic methods and techniques, and an understanding of the factors contributing to the development of substance abuse, and/or mental health problems.

This position requires a level 2 background screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F