Licensed Residential Counselor

Children's Home Society of Florida

***ANNUAL SALARY OF $55,000***

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families! 

The Residential Counselor identifies client and family needs and evaluates, coordinates and provides necessary services, information and treatment in either a residential or a non-residential setting. Overall, the Residential Counselor contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families. 

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions 

1. Identify client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and provide necessary services, information and treatment in either a residential or a non-residential setting.

• Deliver case management services by providing information, linkages, and referrals including but not limited to substance abuse and mental health service referrals.
• Maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.).
• Facilitate client educational classes such as independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.
• Provide on-call support as required or scheduled.
• Supervise student interns, as needed.
• Provide in-depth assessments, treatment plans and interventions; follow-up as required.
• Provide services to clients through individual, group and family therapy.
• Refer clients for case staffings when requested or for non-compliance.
• Attend and participate in client-related court hearings.
• Train direct care staff as requested or required.
• Provide specialized services that may include conducting forensic interviews, providing expert assistance to state agencies, expert court testimony, etc.
• Assist and/or present cases to medical providers.
• Complete suicide risk screening assessments and follow-up assessments as required.
• Oversee the behavioral program associated with the client treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. 

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

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