Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Alpharus Health is hiring a Substance Use Counselor at Sumter Correctional Institution in Bushnell, Florida. The counselor provides substance use treatment and support in a correctional healthcare setting, helping clients work toward recovery, make cognitive and behavioral changes, and prepare for continued care after discharge. The role includes interviewing clients, contributing to individualized treatment plans, facilitating educational and counseling activities, coordinating crisis and referral services, and maintaining treatment records. Case management is performed under direct supervision and with supervisor approval, in accordance with state and contract requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
- Must be able to obtain Florida Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.
- Basic knowledge of human growth and psychosocial development principles.
- Basic knowledge of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution, and intervention techniques based on client maturation level.
- Basic understanding of mental health disorders that require referrals.
- Basic communication skills to exchange information and interact with internal and external audiences regarding client care.
- Active listening skills and social perceptiveness.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and instructions.
- Ability to understand medication side effects and their impact on clients.
- Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to shift priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in substance use treatment or counseling and/or mental health counseling is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client interviews to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
- Evaluate client responses to treatment and recommend treatment-plan modifications; assist with caseloads and develop individualized plans, goals, interventions, and support.
- Assist with and provide basic didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education, to support peer interaction.
- Provide individual counseling, educational programs, and lectures addressing relapse prevention, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management, recovery, adjustment to pro-social life, and cognitive and behavioral change.
- Carry a caseload under direct supervision and with supervisor approval, in accordance with state and contract requirements.
- Collaborate with clients on discharge summaries and plans for supervisor approval, integrating aftercare treatment with referral resources.
- Coordinate required services to address emergency problems in crisis situations and support continued recovery.
- Collect and maintain treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness, with cash-saving premiums.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
- Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
- Formal and informal clinical supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
