What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Mental Health Counselor position at Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.?
The Life Management Center is located in beautiful Northwest Florida, home to the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.” As the area’s most comprehensive behavioral and mental health care center, we offer quality services to Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties.
TITLE OF POSITION: Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Master’s Level Counselor
PROGRAM: Bay County - Children's Services
MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral health sciences, such as mental health counseling, social work, art therapy, psychology, or marriage and family therapy; and a minimum of two years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring). Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S. 394.4572.
SUPERVISOR: FIT Team Leader
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete comprehensive evaluations that address individual needs, abilities, strengths and preferences. Address family dynamics that are relevant to successful family functioning.
- Develop treatment plans and reviews in conjunction with other team members that address family factors.
- Work with families toward the implementation of the treatment plan with emphasis on helping family members achieve resilience and autonomy.
- Provide individual, family and group treatment.
- Participate in staffing and consultations in settings in which the family functions such as schools, work and recreational environments, staffing regarding child welfare issues.
- Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation.
- With other team members, provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about substance use and mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress.
- Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to problems other staff is having.
- Participate in staff training regarding skill development basic to the treatment of families involved in the Child Welfare system, and persons with substance use disorders and/ or co-occurring mental health difficulties.
- Perform client related documentation in accordance with Center policies and procedures, component specific guidelines and contract provisions, as applicable.
- Refer for client services as indicated.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served.
- Maintain after hours’ availability as required by the needs of the clients and as directed by the Team Leader.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- mental health counseling: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Panama City, FL 32405 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
