Licensed Outpatient Counselor

Description

Salary will be between $53,000 to $57,000 annually (based on experience in that range) 

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Outpatient Counselor (LMHC/LMFT/LCSW) to provide mental health services in an outpatient setting. You will offer individual and group counseling, support access to mental health services, and provide clinical oversight to unlicensed staff and interns. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and individuals with diverse needs.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based interventions.
• Review and approve clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries)
• Complete diagnostic verification and medically necessary documentation to meet state, agency, and payer requirements
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to clinical interns in alignment with Florida Board standards
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including symptoms, coping strategies, strengths/challenges, social supports, and mental status evaluations
• Develop and implement strengths-based treatment plans based on client goals
• Advocate for clients by coordinating services, making referrals, and responding in crisis situations
• Support clients with career exploration, healthy coping strategies, life skill development, and self-regulation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (required).
• Active Florida LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW (required)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, neurodiversity, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (pre-grad or non-clinical experience accepted)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ethical guidelines
• Ability to use an EHR system with basic computer proficiency.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and treatment-planning skills
• Commitment to cultural competence and working with diverse populations
• Excellent customer service skills and rapport-building abilities
• An energetic, resourceful and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful and team-based environment
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.