Now Hiring: Camp Counselor

Dress for Success Classes

Conference: Preventing Crisis in the Elderly Population

School Counselor: Otis Mason Elementary School

St. Johns County School District is currently taking applications for school counselor openings at the following schools:

Otis Mason Elementary School

Applicants should email their resume to the school’s principal and apply online at Applitrack:  https://www.applitrack.com/stjohns/onlineapp/

For specific questions, please contact District Counselor, Lindsey Page, at lindsey.page@stjohns.k12.fl.us or 904-547-7751.

Do you know a grandparent raising a grandchild?

We are inviting local grandparents to come together and feel supported and validated for the new role they have taken on as raising grandchildren. This seminar will be led by Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT-S.
Topics Include:

• Role Dynamics
• Communication
• Reducing Guilt & 
• Feelings of Loss
• Technology
• Self Care

$65.00
*Each participant will be treated to a light breakfast and gift card for a Massage or Facial to be scheduled at your convenience.
RSVP required 239-540-1155 or tara@deltafamilycounseling.com

How many days until our next admissions deadline?

It's not too early to get your admissions package together. To start in the fall of 2019, you will need to apply by February 15, 2019. Admissions is conducted only once per year. 

School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in post-secondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation and most seek and achieve licensure.

Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate program and our graduates:

• There are more school and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals.
• Almost every one of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterwards.
• The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is DOE approved and both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are CACREP accredited. This is a big deal. It means that you can get to work right away and your degree is highly portable.
• Typically students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job.
• Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional face-to-face classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning.
• The Department offers a part-time option for students who are working and a full-time track for students who can take on a greater work load.
• The department recently received a $1 million dollar grant which we will be using to develop an on-campus counseling center as well as fund professional development opportunities for students.

Department website:  https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here: https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/CHMC/index.asp

Learn more about the School Counseling degree here:
https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/SCMA/index.asp

 Want to learn more: 

Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D.

Professor of Counseling and School Counseling Director

Department of Counseling

Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Florida Gulf Coast University

10501 FGCU BLVD South

Fort Myers, FL  33965-6565

Office: 284 Merwin Hall

Work Phone: 239-590-7782

Fax: 239-590-7770

FMHCA: Call for Student Poster Boards

Announcing Student Poster Board Session Call for Student Poster Boards Student Poster Board Session Happening During the FMHCA 2019 Annual Conference: February 1st, 2019 Submissions Must be Made by November 30th, 2018 Click Here for More Details Address: 2101 Vista Parkway Suite 250, West Palm Beach FL 33415 Phone Number: 561-228-6129

Next Friday, August 31, is College Colors Day!

Next Friday, August 31, is College Colors Day! What does that mean?
1. Wear your FGCU Green and Blue
2. Post on social media - tag @fgcualumni and @fgcu, and use #CollegeColorsDay and #EaglesPride
3.Complete steps 1 and 2 and you're automatically entered to win a prize pic.twitter.com/BOeCL9UcbF

— FGCU Alumni (@FGCUalumni) August 21, 2018

Young Adult Grief Support Group

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Do you have a passion to change the lives of children? Join the Invo-Progressus team and your passion could make a lifetime of difference! We are looking to grow our team of Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in Bonita Springs, FL to provide part-time services in a K-12 school setting. Interested Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) are encouraged to apply today! Call 800-434-4686 to speak with a dedicated Career Services Manager!

Learn more here.

Behavioral Health Care Manager Job

Conducts comprehensive member psychosocial assessments through root cause analysis and performs clinical intervention through the development of a care management treatment plan specific to each member with high level acuity needs. Manages members with severe mental illness who have high rates of behavioral health utilization and/or severe psychosocial vulnerability. Assess members to recommend activities and behavioral routines to meet the social and medical needs of members and their families. Provides support and/or intervention and assists members in understanding the implications and complexities of their current medical situation and/or overall personal care.

Click here to learn more.

Associate - Human Trafficking, Southwest FL Promise Zone

Member Duties : Develop and present community and professional education to various levels of the communities of Hendry and Glades Counties. They will create fundraising events and recruit volunteers to train and assist with all duties to build capacity and education on the issues of human trafficking. On the average, 6,000 fall victim to trafficking each year in the Hendry, Glades, and Lee county area. The VISTA will also develop community partnerships to assist in combating human trafficking by introducing themselves to law enforcement, medical professionals, clubs and organizations, places of worship, schools/college and other entities and discuss the goals for the year. The VISTA will also attend meetings related to trafficking issues, and develop relationships with local media outlets and community partners for the purposes of awareness projects and advertisement of local community events regarding human trafficking.

Learn more: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=73342

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Location: Fort Myers, FL
Department: PEDS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Categories: Clinical Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Schedule: Days

Description: 
Licensed Mental Health Councelor's at Lee Health take great pride in our legacy of providing the highest quality, compassionate care to our community.

Works in collaboration and partnership with chronically ill or high-risk? patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to provide linkages for the various health and social needs of the patient. Provides assessment, treatment, group and individual therapy, and support services. Develop in conjunction with clinical team, an individualized treatment plan to address needs of the patient/significant others to support recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health associated with chronic disease, depression, addictions and substance abuse, stress management; self-esteem; and aging

Therapist: Pace Center for Girls

Source: https://rew12.ultipro.com/pac1011/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*1F04465AD6BCCEC5

Requisition Number	18-0098
Post Date	7/2/2018
Title	Reach Therapist
Type	Full Time
City	Fort Myers
State	FL
Description	Position Overview: This position is responsible for counseling individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans by performing the following duties. Role and Responsibilities • Interviews students to obtain pertinent information. • Observes students to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior. • Educates staff in crisis intervention and therapeutic techniques. • Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist student in controlling disorders and other problems. • Provides counseling, support and direction for management team as a result of care review and or observation. • Counsels and provides therapy and educational materials to the students (and families) when needed. • Collaborates with Teacher/Advisor and follow-up staff in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans. • Conducts conflict resolutions as needed. • Trains staff in using effective techniques involving crisis intervention; keeps staff informed of issues. • Participates in any parent conferences as needed; communicate with students and families regarding specific treatment. • Prepares and participates in care review meetings.  • Provides advocacy within the community, conferences and public speaking events. • Facilitates the integration of Gender Responsive Programming and PACE Values and Guiding Principles. • Completes appropriate documentation accurately and timely.  • Attends agency meeting to follow-up on treatment for students.  • Reviews eligibility requirements for each student entering into the PACE Program; assists with paperwork; provide transportation services. • Collaborates with program staff and referral agencies to ensure a holistic approach to treatment services; coordinates services and follows up.  • Provides staff support for management of student behavior. • Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements	Qualifications and Education Requirements Required • Master’s Degree or higher  • Degree/Major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling or a related field • Must be licensed as a therapist, social worker or related field or meet licensing eligibility • Minimum five to seven years experience preferred • Knowledge of case management practices • Excellent therapeutic counseling skills and crisis management skills • Valid Florida Driver’s license  Other Requirements • Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles. • Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency. • Follows policies and procedures of the Agency. • Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements. • Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required Preferred • Knowledge of laws relating to children and families • Knowledge of state and school districts policies • Ability to incorporate group facilitation skills • Work with at-risk youth
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

School Counselors Wanted: Lee County, FL

The School District of Lee County is located in gorgeous southwest Florida.  There is a reason our slogan is “Teach Near the Beach!”

The School District of Lee County has a number of school counseling positions available for 2018-19.  Our schools are located minutes from the beautiful beach and other amenities. If you are interested, please apply online at http://www.leeschools.net/careers. To visit a list of schools with openings, scroll down the page to Current Career Opportunities.

Please contact Lori Brooks at LoriMB@leeschools.net or 239-337-8348 with specific questions.

School Counselors Needed in Volusia County

Volusia County Schools in beautiful, sunny central Florida has 9 vacancies for certified School Counselors. Openings are at all levels and include 2 at the high school, 2 at the middle school, and 5 at the elementary school levels.

Please visit the Volusia County Schools website at:
http://myvolusiaschools.org/employment/Pages/App-for-Employment.aspx to apply. 

After completing the on-line application, please contact Dr. Amy Hall, Coordinator of Student and Government Relations at alhall@volusia.k12.fl.us or at 386-734-7190 ext. 20658 to assist in the application process.

School Counselor Vacancies in Central Florida!

Volusia County Schools in beautiful, sunny central Florida has 9 vacancies for certified School Counselors. Openings are at all levels and include 2 at high school, 2 at middle school, and 5 at elementary school. Please visit the Volusia County Schools website at: myvolusiaschools.org/employment/Pages/... to apply. After completing the on-line application, please contact Dr. Amy Hall, Coordinator of Student and Government Relations at alhall@volusia.k12.fl.us or at 386-734-7190 ext. 20658 to assist in the application process.

EDUCamp Counselor (OPS Pooled Position)

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Learn more: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/5561

HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR III - 67016710

Salary:  $1,074.08-$1,181.49 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 08/09/2018

Learn more:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/FORT-MYERS-HUMAN-SERVICES-COUNSELOR-III-67016710-FL-32609/494556700/

Couples Counseling for the Loss of a Child

Hope HealthPark Administratve Ofce | 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908

By appointment only; contact

Lorrie McCann, LMHC, CT

at 239.985.7716 or e-mail

Lorrie.McCann@HopeHCS.org

Job: Family Stability Case Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Family Stability Case Coach

DEPARTMENT: Social Services & Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Social Services & Education

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Community Cooperative’s school-based Social & Education Resource Center is an initiative focused on breaking the cycle of poverty in Lee County.  The best way to do this is to create a shorter path to access for children and parents by placing a Family Stability Case Coach in a school setting to offer resources, workshops and one-on-one case management for issues ranging from job searches and placement, to housing and financial issues, to health and wellness coaching and referrals.  

Position Summary:

This position is part of the Social Services & Education Department and will split time between the Community Cooperative offices and a school-based office. Qualified candidates will have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, and knowledge working within a school setting. This position maintains positive, collaborative relationships inside and outside the agency and school while providing support to clients and program staff. The primary duties of the Family Stability Case Coach are to provide assessment, planning and support services to assist program participants to increase financial and housing stability, family management skills, and other self-sufficiency skills.

Essential Job Duties:

•        Develop individualized family/housing plan including identification of existing barriers to self-sufficiency, setting housing and income goals and developing an action

•        Make referrals to appropriate providers

•        Coordinate and advocate for the involvement of appropriate professionals from other agencies

•        Meet with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss, assess, direct and assist in the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency

•        Maintain accurate and on-going documentation in individual client files, record-keeping forms and other reports

•        Follow contract requirements, agency and department policies

•        Provide case management and follow-up services

•        Participate in and contribute to team

•        Attend agency, department and networking meetings as required  

•        Create and facilitate educational classes to help clients improve credit scores, increase savings, and reduce debt

•        Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and required by program guidelines

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified.  

This is a full-time, benefited position located in Fort Myers, FL with frequent local travel to nearby agency outreach sites. Requirements:

•        Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with demonstrated experience

•        Ability to set priorities & manage a complex workload

•        Ability to work and collaborate with a broad array of community partners & team members

•        Ability to work limited and periodic evening or weekend hours for special events

•        Ability to work in a Drug Free Environment

•        Dependable personal transportation to drive to sites  

•        Valid Florida Driver’s License

•        This position requires a level 2 fingerprinting and pre-employment background screening.

Please submit resumes to Jamie@communitycooperative.com.

Elder Care Case Coach Wanted

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Elder Care Case Coach

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Social Services

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

This position is part of the Social Service Department. Qualified candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This position maintains positive, collaborative relationships inside and outside the agency and provides support to our elderly clients, Meals on Wheels clients, and program staff. The primary duties of the Elder Care Case Coach are to provide case management for elderly and Meals on Wheels clients, so they can live in their homes or transition to Assisted Living. Some duties may include connecting clients to supplemental insurance, home health care, assisted living referrals, Food Stamps, Medicaid, speaking to DCF representatives, and connected veterans with VA services.  

Essential Job Duties:

•        Make referrals to appropriate providers

•        Coordinate and advocate for the involvement of appropriate professionals from other agencies

•        Maintain accurate and on-going documentation in individual client files, record-keeping forms and other reports

•        Follow contract requirements, agency and department policies

•        Provide case management and follow-up services

•        Participate in and contribute to team

•        Attend agency, department and networking meetings as required  

•        Schedule and perform home visits  

•        Create and facilitate educational classes  

•        Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and required by program guidelines

Requirements:

•        Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with demonstrated experience

•        Ability to set priorities & manage a complex workload

•        Ability to work and collaborate with a broad array of community partners & team members

•        Ability to work limited and periodic evening or weekend hours for special events

•        Ability to work in a Drug Free Environment

•        Dependable personal transportation to drive to sites  

•        Valid Florida Driver’s License

•        This position requires a level 2 fingerprinting and pre-employment background screening.

Please submit resumes to Jamie@communitycooperative.com.