Polk County Community Counselor

Job overview

The Polk County Community Counselor role is an onsite position in Bartow, FL, paying $50,000–$55,000 per year. The counselor works under the direct supervision of the Program Director and a licensed clinician at Youth and Family Alternatives. The role provides counseling and related support to youth and families, helping youth pursue education and develop pro-social behaviors. Through assessment, treatment planning, case management, school coordination, and trauma-informed services, the counselor contributes to client care and program requirements.

What you'll do

• Conduct assessments, treatment plans, and psychosocial evaluations
• provide counseling and support services to youth
• determine eligibility and complete intake, assessment, evaluation, referral, transportation, school attendance monitoring, and case management
• conduct group counseling
• schedule and conduct client sessions at convenient locations
• maintain contact with people involved with clients and assigned schools
• complete counseling documentation and follow-ups
• advocate for clients in Truancy Arbitration and initiate CINS/FINS petitions
• represent YFA and/or children in court proceedings
• stay current on relevant laws and agency guidelines
• participate in supervision, meetings, and training
• provide input on program and service enhancements
• foster a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

polk county community counselor

full-time

bartow fl

youth and family alternatives

youth counseling

family therapy

group counseling

trauma-informed care

case management

treatment planning

school coordination

court advocacy

$50k–$55k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in social work, mental health, psychology, or another human services field and 0–3 years of post-master’s clinical or counseling experience.

About the employer

Youth and Family Alternatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.