Behavioral Health Clinician (BARC - Outreach)

Behavioral Health Clinician (BARC - Outreach)

Salary

$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually

Location

HS- BARC Central, 325 SW 28th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1414650

Department

Human Svcs BARC Admissions

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Veterans Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification

International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

General Description

• This position plays a vital role in BARC's community-based clinical outreach, providing compassionate assessments, counseling, advocacy, and linkage to services for individuals and families across Broward County. Through strong collaboration with community partners and flexible fieldwork, the role supports participants in accessing treatment, navigating crises, and successfully engaging in their recovery journey.
• Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Salary Range of $65,401.26 to $82,000

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, psychology, or closely related field.
• Requires one (1) year of social services casework, counseling working with the substance use disorder population or closely related field.
• Requires six (6) months of clinical case management.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain a professional license (LCSW,LMFT,LMHC or Psychologist)

Preferences

• Doctorate from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling or closely related field (Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Counseling Education
• Masters Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) or Other Qualified Professional through the Florida Certification Board
• 1+ years performing as a Qualified Supervisor as approved by the Florida Department of Health (requiring periodic re-certification)
• 1+ years working with the judicial system (i.e., probation, Drug Court, Community Court)
• Certification in Whole Health Action Management and/or Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WHAM or WRAP)
• One (1) or more years of experience working in the community with the homeless
• One (1) or more years of experience developing and making presentations to the community
• Bilingual

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Conducts clinical screenings, interviews, and biopsychosocial evaluations in both office and community settings to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Performs safety risk assessments in the field and initiates Baker Act procedures when appropriate.
• Develops treatment plans, facilitates access to treatment programs, and confers with participants, families, and caregivers regarding treatment needs.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners, law enforcement, court systems, and other governmental or service providers.
• Acts as an advocate for clients, offering emotional support, assisting with referrals, and serving as a liaison between clients, law enforcement, and the courts.
• Links participants and families to community resources such as housing, childcare, and food banks.
• Develops and delivers educational presentations to individuals and community organizations.
• Documents progress notes, tracks daily reports, maintains clinical records, and prepares accurate and timely reports using both manual and computer-based systems.
• Observes, evaluates, and monitors participant status and progress, documenting findings thoroughly.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, outreach events, and special projects as assigned.
• Drives throughout Broward County to support outreach and community engagement efforts.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support outreach goals.
• Able to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, including rain, extreme heat, and swamp-like areas.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Business Insight:

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes, ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.

• Manages Complexity:

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

• Plans and Aligns:

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others, providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

• Ensures Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

• Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Persuades:

Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Positions and packages ideas so that they will resonate strongly with a wide variety of stakeholders. Uses strong logic and compelling evidence. Works with others to find creative win-win solutions; achieves consensus through compromise.

• Manages Ambiguity:

Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Sees and seizes possible opportunities in unknown situations. Steers others skillfully with a stabilizing presence and clear targeted coaching in order to make significant progress.

• Nimble Learning:

Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Ensures that the organization gathers, shares, and benefits from lessons learned across the organization. Strongly champions and rewards exploration and learning and emphasizes their importance.

• Situational Adaptability:

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01

What is your highest level of degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, mental health, psychology or closely related field?

• No Degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in social services casework or counseling experience working with the substance use disorder population or related experience?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 7 or more years

03

Do you have six (6) or more months of clinical case management experience? If so, explain the specific duties you have performed?

04

Will you have a valid FL Class E Driver's License at time of appointment and able to obtain and maintain authorization to drive on County business?

• Yes
• No

05

This is a position that requires significant flexibility regarding work hours to meet the needs of the clients. The schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays based on business needs. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires employees to meet with clients in the field, this will include working in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, including rain, extreme heat, and swamp-like areas. Are you comfortable working in these and other outdoor conditions?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you licensed as a LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, and/or clinical psychologist in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a certification through the Florida Certification Board (FCB)? If yes, describe.

• Yes
• No

09

Please summarize your years of experience with the substance use disorder population and discuss some of the different populations you have worked with (e.g., clients involved in the criminal justice system, experiencing homelessness, diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, and experiencing women's issues).

10

Describe your experience developing and making presentations to the community, including length of experience.

Required Question

Employer Broward County

Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800

Phone (954) 831-4000

Website http://www.broward.org/careers