Project Hope Crisis Counselor- Full-Time Opportunity

Location: Charlotte and Desoto Counties

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) is our area's largest not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral health care, offering a full range of mental health and substance use services in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, North Port, Sarasota, and DeSoto and Lee Counties. Last year, we served over 11,000 individuals and families.

CBHC's mission is to partner with our patients to instill hope, inspire growth, and embrace life. CBHC strives to provide compassionate care to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders through a variety of programs. Our goal is optimal behavioral health and improved quality of life for all children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Position Summary

Charlotte Behavioral Health has a unique opportunity for a Full-Time Crisis Counselor working with providing outreach and support services to individuals and families in the community following hurricane Ian. Crisis Counselor will work as part of a team providing community based services working with individuals and families impacted by the storm.

Our project hope offers comprehensive services and supports to individuals residing in Charlotte and Desoto counties who were impacted by Hurricane Ian with improving access to trauma response services as well as access to available community resources.

Project Hope offers a team approach to support the community including leadership and administrative staff, counselors, case managers, and peer supports. Services include individual, group, outreach, and community education events.

Crisis Counselor services include

• assessment of needs
• develops service plans based on assessed identified needs
• links patients to appropriate community service agencies
• represents program in the community
• provides support for the patient and natural support system
• provides presentations to community groups regarding disaster reactions, coping skills, and stress management

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experienced with living through a natural disaster preferred
• Experience with crisis support preferred
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Ability to pass Level II Background clearance, drug test (CBHC is a drug free workplace)
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with other community partners.
• Valid FL driver's license, insurance, and a safe driving record.
• Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.)

To achieve our mission, we must rely on highly skilled, engaged staff. Our staff is our most valuable asset. We offer flexible working schedules and competitive pay with benefits, including a very generous 9% non-matching retirement plan, PTO, 11 agency observed holidays, and medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer licensure reimbursement and Continuing Education Units for those who qualify.

Enjoy a friendly, professional work environment that strives to provide high quality, compassionate, cost effective behavioral health care services to individuals and families in our communities.

"Committed to restoring hope and changing lives..."

CBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CBHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CBHC is a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.