Licensed Clinical Counselor

Children's Home Society of Florida

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 Licensed Clinical Counselor provides in-depth behavioral health assessment and counseling information and services to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing. The incumbent assesses and/or identifies client and family needs; plans, coordinates, provides and evaluates necessary services and treatments; and assists and counsels individuals and families by delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals, providing needed information and treatment services, and conducting individual, family and group therapy. Overall, the Licensed Clinical 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 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.  Provide in-depth behavioral health assessment, counseling information and services, and therapy to individuals and families with the goal to promote recovery and overall wellbeing in a CHS office/facility, client home or school community setting.

Clinical Administration:

• Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.).
• Generate and maintain necessary reports and paperwork in a timely manner (e.g., Quality Assurance and program reports).
• Participate in treatment and/or multidisciplinary teams, including TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS (residential setting only) and/or treatment team meetings, as required by the program.
• Provide crisis-counseling services to families, as needed.
• Make collateral contacts to assess client progress and functioning, as needed.
• Provide on-call support as required or scheduled.

Clinical Services:

• Provide in-depth clinical assessment, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plans and interventions, including Medicaid Brief Behavioral Status Examinations, TBOS, Outpatient or BHOS services.
• Complete assessments required to be conducted by a licensed individual for CHS Behavioral Health programs statewide.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions (e.g., Trauma-Focused Care, Infant Mental Health).
• Oversee the behavioral program or treatment interventions associated with the client’s treatment plan.
• Complete billable units; enter applicable data into the Client Information System (CIS) and other systems in a timely manner as required by the program and/or contract requirements.
• Facilitate psycho-educational classes and/or groups such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, substance abuse, MAPP/Pride training, etc., as needed.
• Provide