Counselor III - Jersey Commons Facility, Winter Haven

Tri-County Human Services; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services seeks a Counselor III at Jersey Commons Facility in Winter Haven to support clients with substance abuse and mental health needs. You will assess, plan, and deliver counseling services, lead groups, and coordinate care as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The role emphasizes applying various treatment modalities, maintaining case records, and collaborating with professionals to connect clients with community resources. A CAP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in field related to Human Services (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology).
• Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of addictions and/or mental health treatment and rehabilitation.
• Understanding of various treatment models and therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients referred for substance abuse and mental health evaluations and make treatment recommendations.
• Perform case management and coordinate additional services.
• Lead group counseling sessions as a facilitator.
• Provide individual and family counseling to clients.
• Supervise and coordinate work of other staff as directed by supervisors.
• Represent the Agency in involuntary treatment matters as needed.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Family counseling

Case management

Staff supervision

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Human Services (or related field)

CAP certification (preferred)

Job description

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Counselor III - Jersey Commons Facility, Winter Haven

Employees in this position perform a variety of tasks related to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of program clients. These employees participate in the planning, preparation, and delivery of in-service training as directed by supervisory personnel. 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. Referenced by policy numbers 100.000, 100.000A, and 100.004.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses clients referred for substance abuse and mental health evaluations and makes appropriate treatment recommendations regarding same.
• Performs case management functions such as maintaining case records and coordinating additional services as necessary.
• Acts as a group leader/facilitator during group counseling sessions.
• Provides individual counseling to program clients.
• Provides family counseling to program clients.
• Provides supervision and coordination of the work of other staff members as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Program Supervisor.
• Acts as a resource for other staff members with regard to appropriate treatment modalities, methods, and techniques to be utilized with program clients.
• As directed, represents the Agency in matters of petition for involuntary treatment and consults with other professionals regarding addictions and mental health treatment and intervention.
• It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable and related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or administrative personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience

Requires a Master's Degree in field related to Human Services, which include but not limited to: Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Counseling; Rehabilitative Counseling; Counseling Education; Education; Criminal Justice; or Ministry from an accredited college or university and at least one (1) year full-time experience in a mental health and/or addictions treatment setting. A certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP) by the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida. Is preferred

Requires extensive knowledge of all aspects of addictions and/or mental health treatment and rehabilitation including familiarity with various models of treatment, understanding of various therapeutic techniques and approaches, and the ability to identify and utilize the most effective form of treatment with each client. Requires a strong knowledge base regarding the causes, symptoms, and progression of substance abuse and/or mental health problems.

This job description is not a written nor implied contract and may be revised by Tri-County at their discretion.