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Counselors- Adult /SPMI (Field-Based)
Location:
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Salary: $59,400 annually Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, than an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. Position Summary: We are seeking caring, compassionate, mission driven Counselors to provide therapy to a subacute population of adults with severe or persistent mental illness (SPMI) who are disproportionately overinvolved with the County Jail, and the public crisis stabilization unit/receiving facility and are at an increased risk for repeated or overuse of public resources. The adults will be identified exclusively by the Pinellas County Human Services and referred to PCET 2.0. Work involves the application of psychotherapeutic theories and practices. The Counselor will enhance the delivery of treatment services and recovery supports and to improve outcomes among the identified priority population. Mental Health Counselor serves to assist individuals providing a higher level of intensity and frequency of services based on the clinical and psychosocial indications of the individual. This includes a collaborative coordination and development of a culturally specific individualized treatment plan in partnership with the individual which reflects strengths and self - identified goals. As an integral part of services, discharge/transition services are arranged or coordinated by the Mental Health Counselor as an individual is preparing for discharge and/or transition from one level of care to another. These services are designed to support the attainment of individual-defined goals as identified in the individuated Treatment Plan (e.g. stable living arrangements, quality relationships, employment, vocational training and/or stable mental and physical health.) All services will be provided within a Recovery-oriented system of care, which builds on the individual's strengths and incorporates community, natural systems, and clinical supports and services in the management of the individual's needs. Responsible to meet productivity requirements of 80% which includes 1536 billable hours annually or a minimum of 32 billable hours per week. Education/Experience Requirement: Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related area from an accredited university Minimum of five years of experience in serving high-need or high-risk clients in a field-based environment. Directions for Living is committed to serving highly vulnerable individuals and families and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 contagion. Additionally, DFL is a certified "Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services" (CMS) facility. To ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all of our staff and the clients that we serve , COVID-19 vaccines are required for current and newly-hired employees, unless an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption as permitted pursuant to Directions for Living's COVID Vaccination policy and applicable laws. EOE/DFW/ADA Smoke Free Campus
Company:
Directions For Living
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Counselors- Adult /SPMI (Field-Based) is a Social Services Counselor Job at Directions for Living located in Clearwater FL. Find other listings like Counselors- Adult /SPMI (Field-Based) by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.