Counselor Behavioral Health & Homeless Prevention

Job Details: Job Location: Largo Center

• Largo, FL, Salary Range: $73000.00 - $78000.00Salary, Salary $73,000 + $5,000 if license We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of Paid Time Off 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays
• Including the week of Christmas off! Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a professional position providing Intensive Counseling services to Benefit Homeless Individuals under the Behavioral Health and Homeless Prevention program within the Housing First Division. The program provides counseling and case management services to individuals, and families who have experienced homelessness and have a severe and persistent mental health condition or co-occurring disorder.

This program is focused on formerly homeless individuals, youth, and families who have recently been housed in permanent or permanent supportive housing. This program is focused on formally homeless individuals, youth, and families who have recently been housed in permanent or permanent supportive housing. Responsible for meeting productivity requirements of 75% which includes 1440 billable hours annually or a minimum of 30 billable hours per week Directions for Living is an essential services provider.

All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

1. Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
2. Knowledge of DSM-IV and ICD-9 diagnostic codes preferred.
3. Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications.
4. Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical intervention with adults and children who manifest a range of psychopathology, utilizing various treatment approaches including individual, family play, and group therapy, individual psychopathology and normal childhood development.
5. Must acquire knowledge of community resources.
6. Transport clients as needed and required in personal vehicles as part of service provision. EOE/ADA/DFW Smoke Free Campus IND123 https://info.flclearinghouse.com For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).