Licensed Counselor

Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

*VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Full Time Licensed Counselor for Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Gainesville, Florida!*

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

*Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!*

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

*Wages are competitive and based on experience!*

*GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE:*
* Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
* Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Short Term/Long Term Disability
* Identity Theft Protection
* Animal/Pet Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
* 401K

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

*POSITION SUMMARY*
The Mental Health Counselor will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Mental Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
Must be a Licensed, Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can assess and make treatment decisions and provide Mental Health treatment including *LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist*.

*SCHEDULE*
* Full Time

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs administrative consults for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor performs specific psychiatric social service work on the Behavioral Health Unit of a Juvenile Detention Facility.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff and provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
* The Licensed Mental Health Counselor attends training and meetings as required

*We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.*

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, corrections, detention center, health care, counselor, mental health

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* Do you hold a Florida licensure in one of the following: LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist?
* What is your licensure number with prefix for verification?
* Have you ever been employed by VitalCore Health Strategies?
* Do you currently live within a commutable distance or have plans to move to the area?

Work Location: In person

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