Substance Abuse Counselor

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. 401k matching 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. WORK SCHEDULE FULL TIME M-F 5:30AM‑1:30PM 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: individual counseling, group counseling, counseling with families, couples, and significant others REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must have at least 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. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS 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 Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid driver's license Must pass level II background ( and drug screen. Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Fast‑paced environment Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug‑free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. #J-18808-Ljbffr