Pre-Vocational Counselor

Delray Beach, FL
Full Time
Entry Level
Pre-vocational Counselor

Position Summary

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is 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.

About Us

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.

Minimum Qualifications
 
  • 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.

Duties and 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.

Core Competencies
 
  • 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 & Work Details

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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life and long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary benefit options
  • 401(k) with employer match

Additional Information

Background check required
Drug-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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