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Orange County Government

Licensed Social Worker

Orange County Government, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description General Functions This key position is responsible for assessment and treatment planning with Orange County clients seeking substance abuse and mental health services, including conducting mental status evaluations for those referred for behavioral health services. The position performs responsible supervisory and administrative work by directing, planning, and coordinating one or more major programs or projects in alignment with performance standards, service contracts, and standard operating procedures to support the clinical services.

This position requires independent judgment and initiative and is performed under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor and is reviewed through observation of performance, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties / Assignments Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

Conducts needs assessments based on psychosocial history and reviews medical charts to evaluate mental status of clients.

Conducts group and / or individual counseling with clients who have substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Conducts Mental Status Exams and assesses mental health via behavior, including verbal and nonverbal cues to diagnose clients accurately.

Consults with case managers and other staff to provide recommendations relative to treatment, classification, housing, etc.

Prepares case documentation, reports, or correspondence.

Prepares and presents psychoeducational material to clients with a substance abuse / mental health disorder.

Provides crisis intervention counseling or assistance, as necessary.

Provides training, development activities and consultation to staff.

Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary environment supporting mental health and well-being.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Youth & Family Services

Develops and plans programs for the assigned section of the department and ensures service quality through performance observation, record monitoring, facility and equipment inspections and conferences with staff and clients.

Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned program staff to include assigning and overseeing client case assignments and other duties as directed or approved by the Senior Program Manager.

Ensures provision of appropriate services to program clients through direct supervision, consultation, and supervisory review of casework.

Develops and coordinates services with practitioners and programs within the county, courts, or other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy and two (2) years of professional experience providing direct clinical services in a social services or healthcare setting.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) License.

Depending on area of assignment, must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Preferences Proficient in Microsoft Word and email computer applications.

Drug Free Community Office Experience treating substance abuse and mental health disorders in community health clinics.

Experience using the current DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

Youth & Family Services Three (3) years of experience in counseling, social, educational, community services programs, or residential services to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Application Deadline Open Date : 10 / 24 / 2025

Close Date : 11 / 7 / 2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information Pay Grade : 019 - From $32.75 to $42.59

FLSA Status : Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.

18 days paid time off per year.

Longevity bonus based on years of service.

6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.

Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.

Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.

Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.

Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer : Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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