The Henry & Rilla White Youth Foundation, a non-profit human services organization, is seeking a masters-level counselor to work in the Gainesville, FL area serving Department of Juvenile Justice Circuit Eight. The Program will include screening, evaluating, treating, and case management of youth referred by the Department of Juvenile Justices.
Counselor will be responsible for setting their own schedule and will have the ability to work virtually on case-by-case basis.
Counselors will receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focus- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as well as weekly clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor.
Full Time Position with Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Options
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Longevity Pay
Flexible Schedule
Essential Functions
Complete diagnostic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluations
Complete Treatment plans
Provide mental health or substance abuse, therapy services based on the youth's individualized risks, treatment needs, and strengths as identified after the completion of a diagnostic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluation.
Complete a Treatment plan review each month.
Complete a Progress Report/monthly summary note Monthly
Attend weekly supervision meetings in person, by phone, or SKYPE with licensed supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & HIRING EXPECTATION'S
Candidate must pass level 2 background screening and drug test
Qualifications include Master's Degree from an accredited college or University in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy or related field. Training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, structural family therapy, and other behaviorally based treatments are preferred (but not required).