Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Description 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.SCOPE 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 othersESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Commitment to workplace of dignity and respectCompliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelinesAbility to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamworkAbility to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company's attendance policiesAbility to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative mannerREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet at least one of the following criteria: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 BoardCertified addictions professional (CAP) certified by the Florida Certification BoardCertified addiction counselor (CAC) certified by the Florida Certification BoardESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:Ability to write accurately and legiblyModerate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computersAbility to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.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 timeAbility to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds• Good hearing and visionReasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid driver's licenseMust pass a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screenMust maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policiesENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Treatment program / OfficeFast paced environmentExposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitationPossible exposure to clients with communicable diseases