Substance Use Disorder Counselor (BA/BS)

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.

WORK SCHEDULE: FULL TIME M-F 5:30AM-1:30PM

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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 (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

Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP