Counselor II

Tri-County Human Services; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization located in Florida seeks a dedicated professional for a role focused on the care and rehabilitation of clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and significant experience in mental health or addictions treatment. Key responsibilities include assessing clients, facilitating group sessions, and providing individual counseling under supervision. This position requires a background screening. An equal opportunity employer, encouraging diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Two years full-time experience in mental health or addictions treatment setting.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic methods and factors contributing to substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for treatment plan development.
• Participate in family counseling sessions.
• Teach alcohol/drug education classes.
• Perform case management functions.
• Provide individual counseling under supervision.
• Act as a group leader during counseling sessions.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Case management

Individual counseling

Group facilitation

Knowledge of addictions treatment

Family counseling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP)

Job description

Employees in this position perform duties related to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of program clients. Employees in this position are aware of available community resources, they make appropriate referrals to same, and they function as a member of a treatment team.

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses clients referred for substance abuse and mental health services for the purposes of treatment plan development.
• Participates in family counseling sessions as a co-facilitator with direct supervision by a Counselor III or Clinical/Program Supervisor.
• Teaches alcohol/drug education classes and provides other educational services.
• Performs case management functions such as maintaining case records and coordinating additional services as needed.
• Provides individual counseling to program clients under the supervision of a Clinical/ Program Supervisor.
• Acts as a group leader/facilitator during group counseling sessions.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or administrative personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in field related to Human Services from an accredited college or university, which include but not limited to: Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Counseling; Rehabilitative Counseling; Counseling Education; Education; Criminal Justice; or Ministry and at least two (2) years full-time experience in mental health or addictions treatment setting or certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP) by the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida. Requires participation in a staff training program.
• Requires considerable knowledge of addictions treatment and/or mental health treatment including types of programs, various therapeutic methods and techniques, and an understanding of the factors contributing to the development of substance abuse, and/or mental health problems.

This position requires a level 2 background screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F