Licensed Mental Health Counselor

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER

2 months ago

Ocala, FloridaFull TimeCounselor

Job Description

About the Role

Join HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Correctional Setting in United States.

Key Responsibilities

and “on-call” responsibilities.

The counselor will work collaboratively with HFHC medical and case management staff to provide quality care to jail inmates with mental and substance use disorders.

Work schedules may include evening or weekend hours.

Requirements

Ensure that the assessment is detailed and outlines proper recommendations.

Assess inmates on suicide precautions to determine appropriateness for general population or step-down.

Assess inmates who complete inmate Medical Request Forms pertaining to Mental Health.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Correctional Setting.

Key Skills

Clinical ServicesSubstance Use DisordersBiopsychosocial AssessmentsDiagnosticsCrisis PreventionRisk AssessmentsSuicide PrecautionsTherapeutic RelationshipsCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychoeducationCase ManagementHIPAA ComplianceConfidentiality

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Position Insights

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ocala, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a counselor earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Services, Substance Use Disorders, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Diagnostics, Crisis Prevention, Risk Assessments, Suicide Precautions, Therapeutic Relationships. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will provide professional clinical services for mental and substance use disorders to incarcerated individuals in Marion and Sumter County jails, requiring considerable independent judgment. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, providing...

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