Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Partial Hospitalization Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders, helping them navigate their recovery journey.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to address substance abuse issues
- Develop treatment plans tailored to each client's needs
- Utilize behavioral health techniques to assist clients in managing addictive behaviors
- Provide patient care and support through counseling sessions
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive change
- Utilize medical terminology in client interactions and documentation
- Offer clinical counseling services to address underlying mental health concerns
- Apply principles of applied behavior analysis to support clients in achieving recovery goals
- Conduct research to stay informed about the latest trends and treatments in substance abuse counseling

Skills:
- Proficiency in coding and documenting counseling sessions accurately
- Experience in conducting group therapy sessions effectively
- Background in behavioral health and addiction treatment
- Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions with empathy and professionalism
- Excellent patient care skills with a focus on holistic well-being
- Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to substance abuse treatment
- Proficient in clinical counseling techniques for effective intervention
- Skill in behavior management to guide clients towards healthier choices
- Familiarity with applied behavior analysis principles for behavior modification
- Ability to conduct research and apply evidence-based practices in counseling

Job description

PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION COUNSELOR (PHP)

Job type

• Full-Time

Work Location

• ​In-person

Shift and schedule

• Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO per year for Full-Time Employees (on top of holidays).
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year of employment)

We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized team of clinicians as a Counselor at B. Riley Sober House’s outpatient facility in Miami, Fl. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of a substance use disorder (SUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work you can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the job details below and consider applying today.

Note: Although working in the field of behavioral health treatment is incredibly rewarding, it’s not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to do the work that we do. There are unique challenges in working with the substance use disorder treatment population, and not all stories have happy endings. Having a high level of emotional fortitude is a must. Additionally, B. Riley Sober House specializes in meeting the unique needs of the LGBTQIA community and is looking for individuals who are comfortable with and passionate about helping this underserved community. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. B. Riley Sober House is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
B. Riley House is a substance abuse treatment facility for adult LGBTQIA persons. Our primary purpose is to enhance the social, spiritual, emotional, and physical health of our clients. We provide a safe, tolerant, culturally sensitive, and affirming living space in a clean and sober environment. We cater exclusively to members of the LGBTQ community and our allies who are looking for a way out of the pain and misery of substance abuse
through outside substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) providers. Our primary purpose is to help members of the LGBTQ community achieve long-term sobriety, reduce recidivism in detox centers and treatment centers, and provide continued support to individuals in their recovery journey.

We offer our residents a wide range of services from partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), mental health assessment and treatment, coming out, transgender issues, individual and group therapy, 12-step programs, and case management. B. Riley House gives members of this community the opportunity to be treated by professionals who know from experience the struggles of getting sober and staying sober.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs substance use disorder and mental health counseling work on an individual patient basis and in a group setting. Responsible for servicing primary caseload along with other patients as assigned, and documenting in accordance with company standards. Counselors will demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to provide a full range of
recovery-oriented, substance use clinical services, including but not limited to screening,
assessment, intake, treatment/discharge/recovery planning, individual and group counseling, case management and referral to necessary resources, and psychoeducation. All Counselors are provided workspace to conduct counseling sessions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’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.
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certified by the Florida Certification Board

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must pass background and fingerprinting checks.
• Must pass drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage time and resources.
• Ability to speak coherently and convey concepts.
• Basic Computer proficiency required.
• Comprehensive & up-to-date knowledge of addiction treatment methods.

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 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.

COMPENSATION

• $27.00 - $35.00 an hour

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Public Health

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33135 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33135: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person