Behavioral Health Counselor

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Key Largo - 99198 Overseas - Key Largo, FL

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　4 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$21.22 - $21.22 Hourly

　　Job Category

　　Nonprofit - Social Services

　　Description

　　Summary: perform screening, assessment, intervention and referral and linkage for individuals at risk of substance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues, with the goal of intervention and prevent worsening of symptoms

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Carries caseload of approximately 25

　　Provides children substance abuse outreach, screening and intervention

　　Provides linkage for further assessment and treatment

　　Consults with school personnel regarding family needs and participates in case staffings with DCF, Wesley House and/or Our Kids

　　Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward children, families, and school personnel

　　Maintains confidentiality of service recipients

　　Engages clients and completes 115 direct service hours per month

　　Enrolls clients in services through intakes and completing biopsychosocial assessments

　　Prepares written documentation for each service provided

　　Qualifications

　　Essential Qualifications:

　　Certifications/Licensures:

　　Should be CAP, CPRS, or CPMH eligible. If not certified, must have ability to obtain the credential within 2 years of employmentPreference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified

　　Must be CPR/First Aid certified within 6 months of employment and every two years thereafter.

　　Education:

　　Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is requiredExperience and Competencies:

　　Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred

　　Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check

　　CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

　　Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

　　Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

　　During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

　　WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.