Behavioral Health Advocate

Location: Crawfordville

Job Description:

Salary: $58-60,000/year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position:
Responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. Provide therapeutic interventions and referrals to long-term external supportive services.

Essential Functions:

Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers

Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client’s professional and personal developmental needs and opportunities

Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitate groups when applicable

Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate

Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board

Maintain organized, confidential, and well-documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for the licensure board

Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree required in social work, counseling, counseling education, or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience

Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision

Experience with counseling individuals and families

Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills

Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Customer service experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Florida Workforce Professional Certification Tier I required (must be completed within 30 days of employment)
Valid driver’s license and automobile required

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day:
Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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