Licensed Mental Health Counselor — Impactful Community Care

Community Health Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends for most centers

10 paid holidays

Early Fridays

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition/training reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Centers seeks a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to work with patients and families, helping them understand illness, cope with emotions, and navigate treatment decisions. You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and allied staff using case management to resolve social and psychological challenges related to health.

The role requires a Florida LMHC license, BLS, and within-two-weeks certification in FARS/CFARS, plus at least two years in behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Florida LMHC license required.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of employment.
• FARS and CFARS certification within first 2 weeks of employment.
• 2 years of experience in social service or clinical behavioral healthcare setting required.
• Ambulatory health center experience preferred.
• Familiarity with multicultural groups; language/cultural coursework encouraged if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in understanding illness, processing emotions, and counseling about decisions.
• Collaborate with CHC clinical staff using case management to address social, financial, and psychological issues related to health.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in handling privileged information.

Skills

EHR software

Bilingual EN/ES

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Community Health Centers seeks a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to work with patients and families, helping them understand illness, cope with emotions, and navigate treatment decisions. You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and allied staff using case management to resolve social and psychological challenges related to health.

The role requires a Florida LMHC license, BLS, and within-two-weeks certification in FARS/CFARS, plus at least two years in behavioral healthcare.