Intake Counselor

Job Title

Intake/Access Center Clinician (Licensed)

Naples, Florida (On‑Site, Bathey Campus)

Full‑Time & Salaried/Exempt (Monday‑Friday, Target Standard Business Hours)

Starting at $65,000

Sign on Bonus, Paid Time Off, Full Benefits with 401k, Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement Programs, and opportunities for additional work hours or group facilitation after the initial employment period. Language skills and experience are heavily considered.

Our Access Center is one of the first points of contact at David Lawrence Centers to provide truly transformative services. This clinician is a fundamental part of securing a strong care plan for clients, must be excited by a collaboratively adaptive environment, and must be comfortable with a client walk‑in model.

• Demonstrate advanced skills in reviewing, conducting, and documenting clinical assessments for adults, children, and adolescents using current DSM diagnostic criteria for mental and substance use disorders.
• Develop, review, and evaluate treatment plans based on client age, individual needs, condition, client/family input, and diagnosis without supervision.
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy as needed.
• Provide crisis support and safety planning.
• Provide clinical leadership to unlicensed clinical staff.
• Competently use evidence‑based risk assessment and suicide screening tools.
• Perform Baker Act involuntary initial process as appropriate.
• Provide assessments and diagnoses to clients seeking to link with DLC services.
• Provide treatment planning for clients discharged from the Crisis Unit.
• Effectively manage various clinical and administrative responsibilities within an outpatient/walk‑in setting.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to meet mental health and substance use disorder needs in the community.
• Ensure timely services, close charts, report to the state, and make referrals to appropriate levels of care within the agency and external resources.
• Offer proactive and thoughtful recommendations for process and quality improvement.
• Set an example in providing client‑conscious service to the Collier County community.
• Embark on the DLC Charter by displaying integrity, exceptional compassion, collaborative partnership, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Advocate for clients to focus on life‑changing wellness through a strong and tested treatment model.
• Utilize a modern and user‑friendly EMR system to remain organized and compliant.

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field – Required.
• Clear/Active FL Clinical License (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) – Required.
• Two years’ post‑master’s degree experience in mental health services – Required.
• Bilingual – Preferred but not required.
• Experience working with the complete age population spectrum – Required.
• Knowledge of DSM‑5 – Required.
• Skilled at concurrent documentation – Required.
• Knowledge of overall objectives, treatment concepts, and regulations pertaining to the care and treatment of the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders – Required.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse group of clients, colleagues, agencies, and community members – Required.
• Exceptional skills in organization, task prioritization, and independent problem solving – Required.
• Dedication to the organization’s mission, standards, procedures, and protocol – Required.
• Microsoft Office 365 skills (including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience – Strongly Preferred.
• Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations – Required.
• Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, drug screen, and local criminal check – Required.

This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday, including periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and possess a reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility to perform essential functions.