Pre-Vocational Counselor

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

About the role

We are seeking a Pre-vocational Counselor to provide direct services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the Day Treatment Program. This position provides psychosocial skill-building groups and activities, monitors client wellbeing, develops program plans, and supports clients in building skills for greater independence.

Responsibilities

• Direct Client Services — 50%
  • Create and facilitate psychosocial skill-building groups
  • Monitor and assess client behavior and wellbeing on a daily basis
  • Develop treatment and program plans for clients
  • Create and facilitate special projects and activities
  • Supervise clients during program activities
• Documentation & Program Planning — 20%
  • Prepare and update individual treatment and program plans
  • Complete progress reviews
  • Complete daily progress notes
  • Complete weekly summaries, when applicable
  • Maintain accurate and timely client documentation
• Supervision & Team Collaboration — 15%
  • Attend morning program meetings as scheduled
  • Participate in client staffings with members of the treatment team
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings
  • Complete required trainings
  • Communicate and collaborate with residential and case management staff
• Program Support & Professional Development — 15%
  • Assist with lunch service on a daily basis
  • Participate in staff development, trainings, and in-service activities
  • Develop familiarity with various SCMHC departments and functions
  • Participate in committees as assigned
  • Complete required annual staff development trainings
• Additional Duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences
• Ability to assess client behaviors and recommend appropriate interventions
• Ability to communicate client and program concerns accurately and in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to use Zoom
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to be insured

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences with at least six (6) months of experience in Behavioral or Social Services

Skills

• Intermediate-level ability to assess client behaviors and recommend appropriate interventions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate client and program issues verbally and in writing
• Ability to facilitate psychosocial skill-building groups and activities
• Ability to develop and monitor treatment and program plans
• Ability to work collaboratively with treatment, residential, and case management teams
• Basic computer, internet, typing, and Zoom skills

Physical Demands

• Position involves direct interaction with adult clients throughout the program day
• May require standing, walking, and supervising clients during program activities
• Ability to participate in group activities and assist with daily program operations

Working Conditions

• Day Treatment Program environment serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Frequent interaction with clients and members of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• May require participation in program activities, meetings, trainings, and community-related activities

Performance Standards

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and effectiveness of psychosocial skill-building groups and activities
• Appropriate monitoring and assessment of client behavior and wellbeing
• Accuracy and timeliness of treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation
• Effective participation in treatment team meetings and client staffings
• Professional communication and collaboration with residential and case management staff
• Completion of required training and professional development activities
• Ability to support a safe, structured, and therapeutic program environment

Schedule

Full-Time Position. Schedule based on Day Treatment Program needs. Location: In-person.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

Background check required. Drug-free workplace.