What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Operation PAR, Inc.?
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:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- 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:
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 (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) 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
Salary : $20 - $23