Counselor Mental Health Court

Directions for Living; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and

Long-Term Disability

5 days PTO

16 paid wellness days and holidays

Job summary

Directions for Living seeks a professional Counselor for Mental Health Court in Clearwater, FL. You will perform clinical assessments for individuals referred to the Mental Health Court, determining acceptance and linkage to needed services.

The role involves providing 1–2 brief treatment sessions per week for up to 12 weeks, collaborating with the Intensive Case Manager, and documenting progress for court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide interventions to adults in the criminal justice system due to mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments, including CBT, is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for individuals referred to Mental Health Court to determine acceptance.
• Provide short-term counseling (1–2 sessions/week) for up to 12 weeks per individual.
• Coordinate with Intensive Case Manager to connect individuals with longer-term services.
• Maintain up-to-date progress notes for court proceedings and case planning.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Clearwater, FL 33764, Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year, Salary is $ $73,000 + $5000 if lic

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary:

This is a professional clinical position providing clinical assessments exclusively to individuals referred to Mental Health Court to determine acceptance into same. Additionally, the Counselor will provide short term counseling as needed to individuals assigned to Mental Health Court until which time the individual has been linked to needed service providers, including community mental health, specialty programs for mental health or substance use disorders, private practice providers or a medical home that is designed to address all health including physical and behavioral health needs. The Counselor for Mental Health Court is part of a teaming model to include an Intensive Case Manager. The Intensive Case Manager and the Counselor will work in partnership with the individual assigned to Mental Health Court to identify and address all of the individual's needs, in particular the individuals unmet needs, to ensure the individuals success with Mental Health Court and reducing recidivism with the criminal justice system. The Counselor is responsible for providing 1-2 brief treatment sessions per week per individual for a period not to exceed 12 weeks, while the ICM is working to connect the individual, as needed, to longer term community mental health or substance use services. The Counselor is responsible for remaining up to date on all action of the court. The Counselor will meet with individuals in the community to include shelters for the homeless, residential programs, jail or in the individual's home. The Counselor will work in partnership with the entirety of the Mental Health Court team to ensure the individuals overall success, and to remove any identified barriers. The Counselor is responsible for keeping the Court up to date on all progress or regress related to treatment, by providing verbal and written progress notes to the ICM that will become a part of the formal court proceedings. The Counselor will serve a minimum of 40 unique individuals per year.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical interventions to adults who have come to the attention of the criminal justice system due to mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Have sufficient clinical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other research supported or evidence based treatments.

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For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).