Mental Health Counselor
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The Salvation Army
Fort Myers, FL, US
Summary
The counselor provides mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and weekly individual therapy to clients with mental health or co-occurring issues. They are also responsible for coordinating access to necessary psychiatric services and maintaining accurate electronic records.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: FLA-Ft Myers AC - Ft Myers, FL, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Salary Range: $57680.00Salary/year, Job Category: Social Services, Schedule/Hours: Full-Time EXEMPT
This position is responsible for:
Provides Mental Health assessment and counseling services to Triage Corrections clients who are identified with mental health and/or co-occurring mental health issues; coordinates and ensures access to necessary mental health and psychiatric services.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides a mental health assessment on program participants who are identified with mental health needs.
Provides crisis intervention services for program participants who are identified with immediate mental health situations which may require emergency services.
Provides weekly on-going individual therapy to program participants. The sessions must be 1.5 hrs. long and be documented in the electronic records system.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work setting is in a social services environment where exposure to communicable diseases is possible. Ability to work a varied work schedule, includes evenings and weekend responsibilities.
Employee Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans and More
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Social Work AND
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Mental Health Counselor intern with the state of Florida. Or
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Valid State Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
