Ops Human Services Counselor Iii - 64954089

Date:
Aug 19, 2026

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Agency:
Department of Health

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Must possess knowledge in the areas of crime victimization, abuse, and exposure to violence on individuals, children, and the family system. Must be competent in conducting comprehensive psycho-social assessments, mental status examinations, and developing appropriate treatment plans. Ability to assess family systems and the dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, and impact of trauma on individuals, children and families;

knowledge of crisis intervention and appropriate techniques to intervene;
Specific experience and skills in joining with victims, children and their families, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, and the ability to compartmentalize complex client problems into manageable tasks;
Demonstrate proficiency in relevant counseling techniques such as Child Therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: or Strategic, Multi-Systemic, Structural, or other science-based family systems therapies, and / or trauma focused therapeutic interventions. Ability to speak in public, communicate effectively in writing, maintain positive collaborative working relationships with internal and external agency personnel, and provide linkage to various resources that may be required by victims and their families.

Ability to manage clinical and advocate staff and volunteers in daily services, activities, and emergency response work. Must have a reliable, operational, insured vehicle and must possess and maintain a Valid driver's license;
Basic computer skills are required in Windows operating systems and in the use of Word Processing.

Minimum
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work , Mental Health, or Mental Health or Marriage and Family Therapy. Clinical Licensure in Social Work ( LCSW).

Preferred
- Experience providing counseling services to individuals, families and / or groups that have experience in victimization or abuse.

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health in Putnam County

Palatka, FL 32177

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more!

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption…