Substance Use Disorder Counselor (BA/BS)

Operation PAR, Inc • Sarasota, FL, US, FL

9d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must have at least a Bachelor's of Arts or Bachelor's of Science in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
• 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.
• Ability to write accurately and legibly.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach.
• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
• Good hearing and vision.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass level II background and drug screen.
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies.

Nice To Haves

• Veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents services such as counseling, psycho-educational groups, psychosocial assessment, case management, and treatment planning.
• Provides counseling to discuss issues associated with substance use and 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.
• Performs screening and psychosocial assessment.
• Develops treatment plans and referrals.
• Provides service coordination and consultation.
• Conducts continuing assessment and treatment plan reviews.
• Offers recovery support services.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Conducts individual, family, and community education.
• Documents progress.
• Provides individual counseling.
• Provides group counseling.
• Provides counseling with families, couples, and significant others.

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 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 Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level