Clinical Counselor Ii - Avalon Center Outpatient

Overview
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 eLakeviewCenter.org.
About LCI With Benefits
Medical

• Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

The Avalon Center is a place where they can receive help for substance abuse. Outpatient services include assessments, individual, group and family counseling, crisis intervention and psychiatric medical services.
Overview
Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) 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.
Qualifications

• 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)
• 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.
• At least two (2) year(s) experience working with children over 5 and adolescents who have mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities. (In lieu the two (2) year(s) experience, completion of a master’s program internship at a mental health and/or substance abuse treatment provider, through an accredited counseling program can be substituted.)
• 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.

To Apply
Interested applicants please visit https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.