Job: Clinical Counselors

Definition:
Under the supervison of a licensed practitioner, does the work involved in delivering substance abuse, mental health, sex offender, or other specialized related services, in preparing reports and analyses based thereon, and other treatment services of varying difficulty; does related work as required. Is on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Requirements:
Education:
1. Graduation from an accredited college with a masters degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education or in a related human services field;
2. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education or in a related human services field; and have two years experience in working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems; or
3. Hold a bachelor’s degree and have 52 hours of pre-service training (as described below) prior to working with children and adolescents and be directly supervised for one year by a staff person who meets the minimum criteria of a bachelor’s degree, 88 hours of training in the areas outlined above with additional training in therapeutic techniques, and at least 18 months experience in the program.
The pre-service training must cover at a minimum the following components: basic counseling skills, basic group skills, program philosophy, therapeutic milieu, behavior management, client rights, crisis intervention, early intervention and de-escalation, documentation requirements, normal and abnormal adolescent development, typical behavior problems, and introduction to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Experience:
Bachelor's Degree plus additional training and pre-service requirements.
Position requires 2 years plus experience.
Licensure: Professional licensure under Chapter 490 or 491, Florida Statutues, is desired, but not required.