Counselor (Master's)

Job Title

Performs substance abuse and mental health counseling work on an individual patient basis and in a group setting.

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 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.

Scope of Practice:

• 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
• Counseling, including:
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Counseling with families, couples, and significant others

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company's attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

Required 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.
• 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

Essential Physical/Technical Skills:

• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability 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 time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Good hearing and vision
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

Environmental Conditions:

• Treatment program / Office
• Fast paced environment
• Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases