Counselor II - Mobile Response Team

Lakeview Center Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary Term Life

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Accident Insurance

Group Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discount Program

Teladoc

Job summary

Lakeview Center Inc. in Pensacola, FL seeks a licensed behavioral health professional with a Master's degree to lead direct care within the Mobile Response Team.

You will apply advanced knowledge to assess, plan and provide person-centered services in crisis and routine settings, while mentoring Bachelor's Level Direct Care staff and Technicians. This senior role requires independence, strong clinical judgment and adherence to laws and agency standards, with a focus on reducing trauma and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field.
• Two years' experience with adolescents and adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to pass organizational and background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct care teams and supervise Bachelor's Level Direct Care staff and Technicians.
• Provide assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with applicable laws and agency standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Case management

Education

Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or related field

Job description

Overview

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 eLakeviewCenter.org.

About LCI with Benefits

• Medical
• 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

Mobile Response Team (MRT)

Lakeview Center also has an emergency community option. The MRT serves residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. They provide 24/7 intervention and support for individuals in crisis via telephone triage or in-person.

MRT comes to you seeking to:

• Reduce trauma.
• Prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Divert persons from juvenile or criminal system.

Overview:

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master's Degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services. Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor's Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff. This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.

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:

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
• At least two (2) years' experience working with adolescents and adults who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
• 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.

Compensation

Salary Range is between $49,056 - $52,890 per year with an additional supplemental pay (up to 10% of base pay) for Mobile Response Team members.

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