Counselor Ii - Cat

Lakeview Center Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; USD 49 000 - 52 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health care provider in South Africa is seeking a Counselor II for the Community Action Team (CAT) program. This role requires a Master's Degree and involves providing therapeutic services to youth with mental health and substance use disorders. The Counselor will mentor staff, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver individualized care. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience with children over 5 with mental health issues.
• Preferred certification as an Addiction Professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client-centered therapeutic services.
• Serve as a mentor and consultant to less experienced staff.
• Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and direct service.

Skills

Client-Centered Care

Mentoring

Therapeutic Services

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Join to apply for the Counselor II - CAT role at Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, substance dependencies, and intellectual disabilities across Northwest Florida.

Services include residential treatment, outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, substance misuse treatments, and 24/7 support for serious mental illnesses.

Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Community Action Team (CAT) Program

The CAT program offers services in home and community settings for youth aged 11 to 21 with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, meeting specific criteria.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Insurance options including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Teladoc

Position Overview

The primary duty involves performing work requiring advanced knowledge (Master's Degree) in Human Services, exercising discretion and independent judgment to provide high-quality client-centered therapeutic services.

The role includes serving as a mentor and consultant to less experienced staff, ensuring compliance with laws and standards, and serving as a lead in direct care services.

Therapeutic services encompass assessment, treatment planning, direct service, person-centered care, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or related field
• Minimum two years' experience working with children over 5 with mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities
• Preferred certification as an Addiction Professional (Florida Certification Board)
• Ability to provide individualized mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring services
• Willingness and ability to travel to client locations
• Pass organization screening, including background checks
• Valid driver's license with good driving record

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $49,000 to $52,000, based on experience.

Application Process

Interested applicants should visit the website and complete the online application.

For assistance, call Human Resources at [phone number].

LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Drug testing is required as part of the employment process.