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988 Counselor Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Counselor The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith basedorganization, has a job opening for Counselor. We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and ...

Counselor The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith basedorganization, has a job opening for Counselor. We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and ...

Responsible for counseling individuals, groups, and/or community youth and their families using advanced techniques through individual, group, and family therapy. Work is performed under direct ...

Responsible for counseling individuals, groups, and/or community youth and their families using advanced techniques through individual, group, and family therapy. Work is performed under direct ...

COUNSELOR

Miami, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Responsibilities Summary The Counselor is responsible for direct client care, the implementation of evidence-based readiness and transition programming services for a caseload of participants.

COUNSELOR

Miami, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Responsibilities Summary The Counselor is responsible for direct client care, the implementation of evidence-based readiness and transition programming services for a caseload of participants.

Counselor Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different ...

Counselor Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different ...

PRN Counselor Opportunity Are you prepared for the impact you can make in your Counseling career at a well-respected treatment center in Brooksville, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Sabal ...

PRN Counselor Opportunity Are you prepared for the impact you can make in your Counseling career at a well-respected treatment center in Brooksville, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Sabal ...

The purpose of the Re-Entry Admissions Counselor is to re-enroll and advise students who have previously dropped from the campus. The Re-Entry Admissions Counselor follows standardized university ...

Provides individual counseling to program clients. * Provides family counseling to program clients. * Provides supervision and coordination of the work of other staff members as delegated by the ...

The purpose of the Re-Entry Admissions Counselor is to re-enroll and advise students who have previously dropped from the campus. The Re-Entry Admissions Counselor follows standardized university ...

The purpose of the Re-Entry Admissions Counselor is to re-enroll and advise students who have previously dropped from the campus. The Re-Entry Admissions Counselor follows standardized university ...

The purpose of the Re-Entry Admissions Counselor is to re-enroll and advise students who have previously dropped from the campus. The Re-Entry Admissions Counselor follows standardized university ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 988 Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 988 Counselor, you need a background in mental health, crisis intervention, and active listening, often supported by a degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. Familiarity with crisis management protocols, risk assessment tools, and secure communication systems like call center software is typically required. Compassion, emotional resilience, and strong communication skills enable counselors to support individuals in severe distress effectively. These competencies are vital to ensuring immediate, empathetic, and safe intervention for callers experiencing mental health crises.

What are some common challenges 988 Counselors face when supporting individuals in crisis, and how is support provided to manage these challenges?

988 Counselors often encounter emotionally intense situations, such as supporting callers experiencing severe distress, suicidal thoughts, or trauma. These challenges can be emotionally taxing and require strong emotional resilience and self-care practices. To help manage these demands, counselors typically receive regular supervision, participate in debriefing sessions, and have access to mental health support resources within their organizations. Ongoing training and a supportive team environment also play a key role in helping counselors navigate these difficult situations effectively.

What are 988 counselors?

988 counselors are trained professionals who provide immediate support to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. They listen without judgment, offer guidance, and connect callers to resources or emergency services if needed. These counselors play a vital role in helping people manage emotional distress and find help during difficult moments.
What cities in Florida are hiring for 988 Counselor jobs? Cities in Florida with the most 988 Counselor job openings:
Counselor

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Salvation Army rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

460th of 663 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

Counselor
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith basedorganization, has a job opening for Counselor.
We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Vacation Days.
Job Summary
Manages and monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a rehabilitation program; develops program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with client and/or staff; serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.
Plans, schedules, coordinates, assigns, instructs, supervises, monitors, evaluates, and provides hiring/firing recommendations of subordinate employees. Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures.
Maintains a positive working relationship with city and county agencies to ensure consistent client referrals. Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; prepares case history, conduct needs assessment, establishes goals for clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program. Attends, visits, prepares, and present presentations at various community activities or other agencies to educate them about The Salvation Army's program, make client referrals and maintain awareness of client's progress.
Provides alcohol/drug rehabilitative and Christian based counseling to program clients; conducts initial counseling session by developing program plan of action for each client and meets with clients regularly to ensure progress toward goals; plans, develops and facilitates individual and group counseling sessions on a routine basis; serves as advocate for program clients
and liaison to hospitals, police departments, and other community agencies; prepares and maintains detailed client records.
Prepares and maintains client files documenting pertinent client information; prepares and maintains records of clients' progress in files; complete assessment forms, monthly client statistics, and progress notes; prepares and submits required reports. Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports ensuring all reports are presented timely and accurately to the ARC Command.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates group crisis intervention counseling sessions; plans group activities and focus; provide group participates with information offered by other community services; provides individual crisis counseling as needed; publicizes availability of group sessions; performs community education speeches. Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepare accurate and up-to-date records documenting the client's progress; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for violations of house rules, policies and/or guidelines.
Plans, coordinates, instructs, and facilitates all group classes such as focus group, life skills, anger management groups, relapse prevention groups and other classes as directed. Ability
to develop, organize, and teach bible study classes. Plans, coordinates, and prepares weekly staff meetings for Resident reviews. Oversees and monitors GED classes three times a week.
Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.
Conducts and administers alcohol and/or drug tests on a routine basis to determine client's compliance with sobriety requirements. Prepares monthly sobriety awards for residents in the program. Maintains current knowledge of counseling alcohol and drug rehabilitation techniques through various periodicals, and classes.
Plans,coordinates, and establishes a transitional phase for the men in the program who have completed the 6-month program.Plans and coordinates the discharge of clients exiting the program and transfers file contents to the in-active file. Assists clients in locating/securing affordable housing when exiting the program. Plans, organizes, and coordinates alumni program for graduates.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully utilize a variety of counseling techniques. Knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully interact with a variety of personalities. Knowledge of the various drugs on the market that may be consumed by the residents, being aware of the various names that the drugs are referred to and the knowledge, skills and abilities to recognize the
effects that these drugs have on individuals that consume them. Knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully interact with men in the program. Knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully communicate with a variety of personalities. Knowledge, skills and abilities in utilizing a variety of computer programs and typing data into the computers. Knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully multi-task, handling a variety of activities occurring at the same time. Ability to prepare and maintain client records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Ability to enforce policies and procedures in a tactful and courteous manner.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, or a related field, and four to five years of experience working in the counseling field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
Driver's License Required
Certified Addiction Counselor (Certificate)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in a variety of client related issues. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office
equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, facsimile machine and adding machine.
Duties are usually performed seated.Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, typing, 75% to 100% of the work time and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-15% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status
and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

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