Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Behavioral Health Advisor is a non-exempt position who will conduct mental health assessments and provide ongoing individual and group-counseling services, screen immediate mental health crisis and provide crisis intervention services. Responsible for completing in-depth assessments for all clients to facilitate a thorough review of history, assess current issues and treatment needs, provide appropriate individual counseling and participation in group counseling.

• Provide clinical services for the program, for adults, child and adolescent clients which includes individual assessments, individual counseling, and group counseling.
• Oversee the initial psychosocial assessments on each new client.
• Provide weekly clinical supervision to program interns and provide case consultations at case staffing and STAR’s periodic staff meetings.
• Conduct outreach and education to a network of mental health providers to build a trauma-informed network.
• Ensure that clients are referred to mental health services through a network of mental health providers.
• Ensure concise and timely completion of all documentation in electronic health records databases, progress notes within 48 hours of occurrence of the event to be documented.
• Participate in monthly supervision and staff meetings and peer audits with program director and staff.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Director.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $35.00 per hour
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health-related field.
• Must be a licensed behavioral health professional with expertise in trauma informed care. Licensed Behavioral health professional (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, or PhD).
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with clients and other employees.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening) and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of community organization and resources.
• Previous experience working with interpretation services.
• Bilingual, preferably, Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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