Job Details
Salary: $73,024.01 Annually
Location : Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Job Type: Grant funded
Job Number: 24780A
Department: Community Programs
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, or related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Treatment Counselor I, II, and/or III providing licensed substance abuse, mental health, crisis-intervention and follow-up counseling preferably in an adult detention facility.
- Must have one of the following Florida state certifications at the time of hire:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- State Licensed Psychologist
- State Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional certification (MCAP), State Certified Addictions Professional certification (CAP), or State Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional certification (CCJAP) preferred.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions, which affect job performance.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.
This is a grant funded employment contract position. Continued employment is contingent upon the continued receipt of adequate grant funding. Selected candidates will be contract employees with the terms and conditions of such employment set forth in a contract between BSO and the selected candidates. Contract employees will not be entitled to the same rights and benefits as permanent employees. BSO shall have the right to modify pay or benefits at any time due to the increased benefit costs, budgetary or grant funding reductions or other fiscal problems/restraints. In addition, the contract can be terminated at any time for any reason.This grant expires 6/30/2024 (renewed yearly); however, the contract to provide services to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court is valid through 12/31/2025.
Nature of Work Under direction, the purpose of the position is to supervise treatment personnel engaged in providing professional substance use/behavioral health treatment relating to victims, social service, substance dependence, and crisis intervention for clients (in the community or incarcerated individuals) of the Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Community Programs. Employees in this classification supervise and participate in professional treatment work of a rehabilitative nature. Position is responsible for supervising the interviewing, counseling, evaluating, assessing, and provision of substance use/mental health, crisis-intervention and follow-up counseling to clients participating in programming in the community and/or while incarcerated. Performs related work as directed.
This is a grant funded employment contract position. Continued employment is contingent upon the continued receipt of adequate grant funding. Selected candidates will be contract employees with the terms and conditions of such employment set forth in a contract between BSO and the selected candidates. Contract employees will not be entitled to the same rights and benefits as permanent employees. BSO shall have the right to modify pay or benefits at any time due to the increased benefit costs, budgetary or grant funding reductions or other fiscal problems/restraints. In addition, the contract can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Oversees and provides clinical supervision for daily operations of the agency's treatment and behavioral health programs.
Schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of treatment professionals engaged in provision of professional counseling, treatment, and behavioral health services to program participants.
Monitors the ethical and professional behavior of treatment staff in conduct of all activities.
Assists with personnel selection, training, discipline and professional development.
Supervises program orientation, assessment, and treatment planning for clients participating in treatment and/or behavioral health programs administered through the Sheriff's Office.
Supervises and provides therapeutic services based on treatment evaluation.
Supervises clinical case management for clients participating in programming services.
Reviews all case documentation and assessment data for appropriate treatment planning.
Reviews discharge planning and referrals for continuing treatment.
Provides crisis intervention
Oversees the legal requirements and implications concerning treatment; coordinates with various local, county, and community agencies concerning status of cases.
Attends in-service training, workshops and inter-agency conferences to coordinate services; attends staff conferences for case review and consultation as needed.
Ensures maintenance of files, records, and case documentation in accordance with established regulatory policies and procedures.
Reviews and prepares medical, casework and legal documentation for assigned clients.
Secures assistance and cooperation of social service agencies and related community resources for meeting client needs.
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as directed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects. Tasks are performed in a corrections environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions in a corrections detainment environment.
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Recruitment Information Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.
This position is a grant funded/contract position and therefore entitled to the following benefits for the term of the contract.
A. Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Contract Employee responsible for the mandatory 3% contribution.
B. Single lowest premium cost medical coverage with Contract Employee responsible for the standard bi-weekly contributions for such coverage.
C. Dental Coverage - BSO single dental coverage with Contract Employee responsible for the standard bi-weekly contributions for such coverage. Contract Employee may elect family dental coverage; however, Contract Employee is responsible for any and all costs for the coverage that exceeds the total cost of the single dental coverage.
D. Contract Employee may elect single POS or family medical; however, Contract Employee is responsible for any and all costs for the coverage that exceeds the total cost of single lowest premium cost medical coverage as applicable.
E. Life Insurance - Standard BSO Coverage
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM: The Broward Sheriff's Office is recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statues. BSO is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees to preserve a happier, healthier workforce. All BSO employees share the responsibility of maintaining a safe, productive and drug-free work environment. BSO is dedicated to programs that enhance the well-being and health of its employees and the public's safety.
For information on the Drug-Free Awareness Program:
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Do you have a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field?
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Do you possess any one of the following certifications? - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)- State Licensed Psychologist
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I recognize, understand and acknowledge the following: 1. The position that I am applying for is a grant funded position and therefore contingent upon the receipt of the applicable grant funding. 2. The selected candidate will be a contract employee with the terms and conditions of such employment set forth in a separate employment contract between BSO and the selected applicant. 3. The employment contract will be in effect for a specific period of time, unless otherwise terminated as set forth in the employment contract. 4. The selected candidate will be an at-will employee and therefore subject to termination by BSO at any time for any reason. 5. Contract employees are not entitled to the same rights and benefits as permanent employees. 6. Contract employees are eligible for the single lowest premium cost medical coverage and singe dental coverage and are responsible for the standard bi-weekly contributions for such coverages. 7. Contract employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) requiring a mandatory bi-weekly contribution of 3%. 8. BSO shall have the right to modify pay or benefits at any time due to the increased benefit costs, budgetary or grant funding reductions or other fiscal problems/restraints.
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