Are you passionate about helping people to overcome substance use, and co-occurring disorders and build fulfilling lives? Are you a skilled facilitator who thrives in a collaborative treatment environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Hanley Foundation, a West Palm Beach-based non-profit organization with a mission of eliminating addiction through prevention, treatment, advocacy, and recovery support, seeks Group Counselors to join a growing team at our state-of-the-art substance use/mental health treatment facility in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. In this role, you will play a vital part in facilitating group therapy sessions, helping patients develop coping mechanisms, and empowering them on their path to recovery. You will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate various group therapy sessions, including psycho-educational groups, relapse prevention groups, and process groups using evidence-based models and techniques.
• Educate patients on substance misuse, mental health issues, recovery, and related topics.
• Develop and implement an engaging group curriculum tailored to address specific patient needs and treatment goals.
• Create a safe and supportive space where patients feel comfortable sharing, learning from each other, and building connections.
• Document treatment progress and maintain accurate patient records following HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in substance use disorder and mental health treatment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of substance use treatment principles and evidence-based practices, and work experience in a 12-step immersion program.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment principles and evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to provide care to diverse patient groups, including women, older adults, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and survivors of trauma.
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Strong ability to manage group dynamics and facilitate productive discussions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in documentation and record-keeping.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling psychology, or a related field.
• State licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) preferred. 
• Minimum two years of experience facilitating group therapy for individuals with substance use disorders, and co-occurring issues.
• If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is required.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Life Insurance (employer-paid)
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
• Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3 years)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account Matching

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. As a condition of employment, job applicants must undergo drug screening post-conditional offer of employment.

Company Website: www.hanleyfoundation.org