Masters Level Counselor

cfltreatmentcenters; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CFL Treatment Centers in Florida is seeking a Masters Level Counselor to support patients in medication-assisted treatment programs for opioid dependence.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or related field, and involves identifying referral needs, advocacy, and case management in a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or related field required.
• Experience in addiction treatment settings preferred.
• Identify needs for referrals and facilitate linkage; advocacy may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs for referral to other service providers.
• Facilitate linkage to services.
• Advocacy activities as required.

Skills

Active listening

I statements

Conflict negotiation

Case management

Assessments

Clinical formulations

Abuse/neglect recognition

Treatment planning

Referrals

Advocacy

Individual counseling

Cognitive-behavioral treatment

12-step facilitation

Motivational enhancement

Supportive treatment

Problem-solving

Couple problem-solving

Support group facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Job description

We specialize in medication-assisted treatment for opioid and narcotic addictions and dependence. We have served the needs of those suffering from addiction to heroin and pain medicine since 1983. We understand opioid dependency and help each patient design a recovery plan to meet their needs. Utilizing methadone, suboxone, and vivitrol to break the grip of withdrawal, we work to help patients build upon their strengths, resulting in a healthy mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery. Our clinical staff consists of a board-certified medical director, medical doctors, and a professional level of staff. This staff includes advanced practice registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, masters level counseling staff, certified addiction professionals, physician assistants, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed clinical social workers to assist patients on the path to recovery. With this, life becomes livable again.

Masters Level Counselor - Must have a Masters Degree in Counseling or Related Field

Identifies needs for referral to other service providers and facilitates linkage to those services; includes advocacy activities as required

Skills

• Basic communication skills, i.e., active listening, I statements, basic conflict negotiation
• Case management skills· Assessments and integrated summaries, also known as clinical formulations· Recognizing possible abuse/neglect of Individuals· Treatment planning, including recognizing need for referral· Referrals, including knowing how to advocate for the client, facilitate linkage, coordinate and network
• Individual counseling· Cognitive-behavioral treatment· 12 step facilitation treatment· Motivational enhancement treatment· Supportive treatment· Problem-solving/critical thinking
• Partner education about Medication Assisted Treatment
• Problem-solving in couples
• Support group facilitation knowledge

Knowledge

• Knowledge of addictions
• Knowledge of methadone and Suboxone, side effects, benefits, interactions
• Knowledge of most common diagnostic groups or problem areas seen in substance dependent adults
• Cultural diversity competency

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's

Experience:

• Counseling: 1 year (Required)