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 position will work with first responders, local hospitals, outpatient clinics, and social service organizations to support selected harm reduction strategies. In addition, this position will provide behavioral health care. This position requires independent judgment and initiative and is performed under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor.
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 .
Work in partnership with first responders to improve access to outpatient SUD treatment.
Work in partnership with community SUD navigators to improve access to community resources.
Conducts needs assessments based on psychosocial history and reviews medical charts to evaluate clients' mental status.
Conducts group and/or individual counseling with clients who have substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Consults with case managers and other staff to provide recommendations relative to treatment, classification, housing, etc.
Provide crisis intervention counseling or assistance as necessary.
Provides training and consultation to staff.
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, Counseling, 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 or Mental Health Counselor License.
Preferences
Experience treating substance abuse and mental health disorders in community health clinics.
Experience using the current DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
Application Deadline
Open Date: 06/30/2025
Close Date: 07/30/2025
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.