Senior Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Care Resource Community Health Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resource Community Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a licensed mental health professional to recruit and treat clients with mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, documentation, supervision, and interagency coordination to ensure quality care.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, 3+ years of clinical experience, and applicable licenses (LMFT/LMHC/LCSW).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 3 years minimum of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse.
• Licenses: LMFT, LMHC, or LCSW typically required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and maintains a caseload with ≥22 billable face-to-face hours per week on average.
• Developes strategies to recruit clients into SA/MH Services and documents results.
• Screens clients for mental health and substance abuse disorders and refers to interventions.
• Obtains informed consent prior to providing services.
• Conducts Orientation to Treatment Program per laws and procedures.
• Conducts In-Depth Assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides psychosocial and substance abuse treatment including diagnosis and crisis intervention.
• Maintains timely, accurate and legible documentation; updates treatment plans and progress notes.
• Provides supervision and clinical consultation as assigned; maintains productivity reports.
• Coordinates with case managers for client support services and facilitates required drug testing.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews monthly (minimum 95% score).
• Participates in staff training sessions.
• Ensures safety tasks such as suicide risk screening and COOP activities.

Skills

Excel Expert

Computing Expert

Achievement Expert

Caring Expert

Checking for Accuracy Expert

Cooperation Expert

Coordination Expert

Critical thinking Expert

Customer Service Expert

Documentation Expert

Integrity Expert

Interpersonal Skills Expert

Microsoft Office Expert

Multitasking Expert

Problem solving Expert

Quick Thinking Expert

Self-motivation Expert

Telephone Expert

Verbal Communication Expert

Education

Masters or better in Social Work or related field

Job description

Care Resource Community Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a licensed mental health professional to recruit and treat clients with mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, documentation, supervision, and interagency coordination to ensure quality care.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, 3+ years of clinical experience, and applicable licenses (LMFT/LMHC/LCSW).