Substance Use Disorder Counselor

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.BENEFITS:9 paid holidays per year3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance401k matchingTuition reimbursementContinuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs substance abuse and mental health counseling work on an individual patient basis and in a group setting. Duties primarily consist of conducting and documenting services such as counseling, psycho-educational groups, psychosocial assessment, case management, and treatment planning. Counseling includes discussion of issues associated with MAPS patient's substance use and other co-occurring conditions to work toward a constructive resolution of those problems and ultimately toward recovery. May be required to use telehealth services to provide clinical screenings, assessments, and counseling.WORK SCHEDULE: FULL TIME M-F 5:30AM-1:30PMSCOPE OF PRACTICE: Clinical services are limited to the following:Screening and psychosocial assessmentTreatment planning and referralService coordination and consultationContinuing assessment and treatment plan reviewsRecovery support servicesCrisis interventionIndividual, family, and community educationDocumentation of progressCounseling, including:Individual counselingGroup counselingCounseling with families, couples, and significant othersREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:Ability to write accurately and legiblyAbility to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of timeAbility to bend, stoop and reachAbility to sit in meetings for extended periods of timeAbility to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoorsAbility to lift and carry 10 poundsGood hearing and visionReasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid driver's licenseMust pass level II background (and drug screen.Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policiesENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Treatment program / Office Fast-paced environmentExposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitationPossible exposure to clients with communicable diseasesVeterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

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