SALARY: $76,564.80 Annually

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or related human service field and one year experience in suicide and crisis intervention. A Post-Master’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree is equivalent to the required education and one year of related work experience in suicide and crisis intervention. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Florida licensure in mental health or marriage and family counseling is required within two years of hire in this classification. Certification as a qualified supervisor as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Division 64B4, is required within five years of hire in this classification.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

This is a grant funded position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment.

Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua . Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

THESE VACANCIES ARE TEMPORARY LIMITED TERM POSITIONS. THE HIRED APPLICANTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS BUT HAVE NO RIGHTS TO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.