Counselor

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.

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 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:
  1. Individual counseling
  2. Group counseling
  3. 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: Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. 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.
2. Registered marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, and mental health counseling intern.
3. Certified master's degree level addiction professional (MCAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
4. Certified addictions professional (CAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
5. 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