Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Operation PAR, Inc • Port Richey, FL

1d • 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or 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.
• Registered marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, and mental health counseling intern.
• Certified master’s degree level addiction professional (MCAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Certified addictions professional (CAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Certified addiction counselor (CAC) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Screening and psychosocial assessment
• Treatment planning and referral
• Service coordination and consultation
• Continuing assessment and treatment plan reviews
• Recovery support services
• Crisis intervention
• Individual, family, and community education
• Documentation of progress
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees