Community Mental Health Counselor Job in Fort Pierce 34984, Florida Us

Family Preservation Services of Florida is seeking candidates to become part of a highly professional, creative and energetic team focused on improving community-based behavioral healthcare to children and adults.

Community Mental Health Counselors provides intensive in-home counseling and crisis intervention to children and their families. 

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.

BI-LINGUAL PREFERRED - (SPANISH SPEAKING)

Must be computer literate

All employees will be required to complete training in the following areas: initial assessments and evaluations; treatment planning and interventions; documentation; psychopharmacology; understanding the regulations for reporting child abuse and neglect; patient rights; crisis intervention to handle emergencies i.e. suicidal ideation, out of control behaviors etc.

 

Position requires reliable transportation, valid Florida Driver's License, and maintain vehicle insurance as required by law.

Family Preservation Services maintains and enforces a drug-free workplace program. As part of this program, applicants may be required to submit to a drug and/or alcohol screening test. In appropriate circumstances, current employees may also be required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing.

Family Preservation Services of Florida Inc. is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. If you require Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations to participate in the application process or if you are selected for an interview, please notify Human Resources.

Family Preservation Services complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices.