Job description

If you are passionate about working with youth and helping them succeed, look no further! We have a position open for a School-Based Intervention Counselor! School-Based Intervention Counselors provide evidence-based treatment (A-CRA, MI, CBT) to individuals at risk or with a diagnosed substance use disorder. This important position reports to the licensed Director of School-Based Programs. This position requires flexibility and includes the following responsibilities:

·Identifying students whom may benefit from the program;

·Conducting comprehensive intake assessments (biopsychosocial);

·Collaboratively develop an individualized, strengths-based treatment plan;

· Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy in your assigned school;

· Respond to crises utilizing verbal de-escalation interventions;

·Identify unmet needs and facilitate linkages to community providers; and

·Participate in school-based meetings when requested.

Must be able to pass a Level II Background Screening, School District background screening, urinalysis test, and have a valid Florida Driver’s License, and insured personal, reliable transportation.

Education & Experience: Must have a Master’s Degree in the healing arts from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field. Experience working with youth with behavioral health issues preferred. Experience in navigating Microsoft Word and Excel and web-based programs is essential. Bilingual a plus.

Hours of Position: Follows the School District.

Call us to find out how to qualify for having a school schedule yet get paid for 12 months with Holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, and time off in the summer.

Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA) is Southeast Florida’s premier behavioral health agency serving youth and families. Our team of over 100 experienced and dedicated staff provide a full continuum of behavioral health services including outreach, prevention, intervention, Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC), outpatient, and residential treatment to communities in Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. In addition to our two outpatient and residential facilities in West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce, we are also co-located in schools, Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, and with other community partners. If you have a “Can Do” attitude and are committed to doing what is in the best interest of the youth, families and communities we serve, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,250.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Grade school specialties:

• Middle school

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vero Beach, FL 32962: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person