Lead Licensed Counselor & Team Leader — $1k Sign-On Bonus

GCE; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Teladoc

Paid Time Off

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discount Program

Drugs tested

Job summary

Lakeview Center seeks a Master’s‑level behavioral health professional to provide high‑quality client care and lead direct care staff. The role requires advanced knowledge and licensure (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) with at least two years of relevant experience in mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders.

The position involves providing integrated services, consulting with staff, and ensuring documentation and compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• Valid Florida license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• At least two years’ experience in mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced therapeutic services and lead direct care staff.
• Lead in assessment, treatment planning and risk management with compliance to laws and standards.

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related human services field

Valid Florida license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

Job description

$1000 Sign on Bonus**

Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov

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).

Benefits:

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

Overview:

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree,License/Certification, and at least two years of experience) 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)
• Valid Florida license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with adolescents and/or adults who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
• OR: Completion of a masters’ program internship at Lakeview Center, Inc. associated with an accredited counseling program can be substituted for the two (2) years of post graduate experience.
• 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:

Salary Range is between $56,672 to $62,816 per year with an additional supplemental pay (up to 10% of base pay) for Co-Responder Team Members.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visithttps://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overviewand complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at850-469-3729.

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