Human Services Counselor Iii-F​/C

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date: jul 23, 2026

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requisition no:874531

agency: children and families

working title: human services counselor iii-f/c -

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the florida department of children and families (dcf) isthe state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

within dcf, the substance abuse and mental health (samh) program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The office of samh is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

florida state hospital (fsh) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the state of florida and is part of the department of children and families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

to be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

this requistion may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the human services counselor iii – f/c within the social services unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

• this is a professional position responsible for providing social services, counseling guidance, and discharge planning (i.e., identifying alternative living environments, securing financial benefits, identifying barriers to discharge, etc.) with individuals with acute or chronic mental disabilities, who are emotionally disturbed, indigent, or assigned a legal status of civil and ex-forensic. Participates on monthly conference calls with case management and interacts with community case managers and forensic specialists during case management visits to maintain effective working relationships, and to develop discharge plans and conditional release plans.
• completes all necessary social services progress notes and assessments to include comprehensive psychosocial summaries, baker act summaries, advance directive documents, and other documents associated with discharge planning in at timely manner, ensuring that quality assurance requirements are met, and continuity of care plans for residents being discharged are arranged. Represents the unit and social services department at legal hearings (if applicable).
  
  Maintains assessments in compliance with department of children and families, joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations, commission on accreditation of rehabilitative facilities, performance improvement and planning, and florida state hospital operating procedures.
• is sensitive to cultural diversity issues and maintains effective, professional therapeutic relationships with individuals with acute and/or chronic mental deficiencies. Upon admission, establishes rapport (connects) with resident, recognizing the person's individualized need of care and treatment consistent with age and ethnicity. Provides counseling and guidance services to residents and families experiencing adjustment problems.
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