Licensed Mental Health Treatment Counselor 39559 $2500

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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Licensed Mental Health Counselorwho wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Scheduled hours are Monday - Friday 8:
00am-5:
00pm!

This role offers a $2500 sign on bonus!

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Licensed Mental Health Counselor is to be responsible for providing early childhood mental health consultation support to Head Start staff, children and families.
Provides a broad range of services, including mental health consultation in classrooms and through home visits; training and coaching staff; screening, assessment and referral services; promotion and marketing of group services; and providing parent training.
This individual will also collect data, maintain records and support compliance in all facets of Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations.
Participate in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Visit each classroom at least twice a year to conduct classroom observations, document/report recommendations, and develop and implement a service plan.
• Conduct child observations and review screenings/assessments of the social, emotional and development of children birth to five years old or referred for services with parents, teaching staff, site supervisors and other mental health professionals.
• Meet with classroom teams to review classroom observations and develop and implement service plans as needed.
• Provide child development information related to social-emotional development and mental health.
• Provide program-specific consultation and coaching with teaching staff and management to address system program-related issues impacting the implementation of social-development practices in early care and education settings.
• Develop service plans which consist of goals, objectives, treatment modalities for children receiving mental health or behavior health support services.
• Provide direct counseling services as needed to the children and families enrolled in Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Provide guidance and model developmentally appropriate activities for children and effective ways to work with and support young children.
• Recruit parents for parent training, coordinating and providing parent and staff training on mental health issues.
• Coordinate and deliver staff training related to mental health issues at least once per quarter.
• Supervise and monitor Mental Health Intern students.
• Attend and facilitate meetings to support classroom staff s ability to provide inclusive care to children with developmental, behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Participate in the development and implementation of mental health programs and policy.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Mental Health partnership agreements and contracts.
• Conduct standardized developmental, behavioral, and/or social-emotional screens and assessments for individual children as assigned or referred for consultation providing child and family referral and follow-up to community services.
• Participate in the referral and tracking process of children and families to therapeutic and other services within the community.
• Conduct home visits as needed to support the mental health needs of families and children.
• Maintain and update client charts, data and other required documentation in Child Plus.
• Utilize electronic databases and files to document, track and report mental health outcomes.
• Comply with HIPPA standards and program confidentiality standards.
• Responsible for maintaining state licensure requirements through the Florida Board.
• Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Participates in management meetings as required; works closely with members of the management team to plan, problem-solve and implement continuous improvement plans as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Education:
Master s degree in social work, Mental Health, Marriage and Family Counseling, Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.

License/Certification:
A current State of Florida clinical license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Counseling (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) required.

Experience:
At least three years of experience providing mental health services in a social services environment.
Experience working with community partners and utilizing comprehensive record-keeping systems.
Clinical experience working with young children aged 0-5 and their families.
Must have the ability to identify special needs children.
Experience formulating and writing assessments, support plans and service plans, preferable for young children.
Experience with evidence-based practices and curricula to promote early childhood mental health is desirable.

Bilingual preferred:
English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
Also required:
Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position; and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, and drug screening prior to hiring.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of infant and early childhood mental health.
  Knowledge of human development and health.
• Demonstrated understanding of differences in mental health services and concepts across cultures.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical documentation.
• Strong cultural sensitivity with significant experience working within diverse communities.
• Knowledge of social services and health services available in the area.
• Knowledge of human behavior, child development, social problems, family dynamics, infant mental health, trauma and community resources.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and families.
• Knowledge of computer data entry processes.
• Knowledge of family-centered practices.
• Knowledge of Head Start is desirable.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to speak before groups of ind.