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General Summary:
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) provides high-quality, evidence-based outpatient counseling services for children and adolescents from preschool through age 17, while partnering closely with families to promote positive mental health outcomes. The LMHC maintains a full clinical caseload, conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive behavioral health care.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group counseling services to children and adolescents (preschool through age 17).
  • Maintain a full clinical caseload while delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment.
  • Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and clinical documentation.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric APRNs, primary care providers, schools, and community partners to coordinate patient care.
  • Provide crisis intervention, safety assessments, and appropriate referrals when indicated.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, coping strategies, and community resources.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
  • Provide supervision to Master’s-level counseling interns, when appropriate.
  • Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, pediatric behavioral health best practices, and community resources.
  • Advocate for patients and families to ensure access to appropriate behavioral health services.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities.
  • Ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, and families.
  • Experience providing trauma-informed, family-centered care.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
  • Knowledge of Florida mental health laws, documentation standards, and ethical practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from an accredited program.
  • Current and unrestricted Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical counseling experience with pediatric, adolescent, and/or family populations.
  • Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three (3) or more years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Experience working in pediatric outpatient behavioral health or integrated behavioral health settings.
  • Experience facilitating group therapy.
  • Experience supervising Master’s-level counseling interns.
  • Training or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, EMDR, or Solution-Focused Therapy.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Licensure & Certification:

  • Current Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license in good standing.

    • Hospital Description

    AdventHealth Winter Garden, a part of AdventHealth Orlando, opened in 2016 as a state-of-the-art emergency facility featuring board-certified physicians trained in the care of both adults and children. AdventHealth Winter Garden opened its new inpatient tower in May 2022, a $229.5 million expansion which brings critical services to the fast-growing West Orange community. The new tower provides 80 private rooms and space for new services, including orthopedics, advanced gynecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, general and robotic surgery, neurology, spine health, colorectal and urology. 

    Community Description

    AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.