Clinical Counselor Homestead Florida

Clinical Counselor Homestead Florida

CHSi is accepting resumes of qualified candidates for the Clinical Counselor position. Clinical Counselor will primarily be working with youths between the ages 13-17 in a Shelter setting.  Offering Full-time and Part-time schedules for a period of approximately 90 days for this Government Contract.  * Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.

REQUIREMENTS for Clinical Counselor Homestead Florida:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years experience or Master’s Degree in social work (MSW), psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
Experience with young adults ages 13-17.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Must have clinical assessment experience, preferably in trauma and suicidal ideation.
Clean criminal background check.
Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Clinical Counselor Homestead Florida:
Counselors perform work in an onsite shelter environment.
Conduct and document mental health assessments for all children, mostly ages 13-17.
Screen for trauma, child abuse including sexual abuse and human trafficking concerns
Screen for risk of harm to self or others, recommend appropriate isolation or referral as needed
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Assess need for higher level of mental health care, including outside referral
Consult with medical personnel to coordinate care
Report significant incidents according to policies and procedures
Coordinate with case managers and ongoing clinicians regarding reunification of youth with their parent or other caregiver
Document all contact with children in database according to policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES for Clinical Counselor Homestead Florida:
Performs duties in a safe manner.  Follows the corporate safety policy.  Participates and supports safety meetings, training and goals.  Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.  Encourages co-workers to work safely.  Identifies “close calls” and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel.  Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards.
May serve on the OSHA VPP, Safety, and Wellness Committees.
Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type: Per diem

Please send resume to Naomi Benoit @  nbenoit@chsmedical.com
or apply online

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