Substance Use Counselor: Corrections Impact & Growth

Gateway Foundation; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Florida is seeking a Counselor to join our corrections-focused behavioral health team. You will conduct client interviews, evaluate treatment response, and support individualized care plans to promote recovery.

Under supervision, you’ll manage caseloads, deliver group and individual counseling, coordinate aftercare, and document records to meet regulatory and contractual requirements. We value empathy, adaptability, and strong communication throughout the care process.

Qualifications

• Education/experience must meet contractual requirements per state.
• Bachelor's/Master's: at least 6 months of counseling experience.
• PhD: 1 year of experience if degree not related field.
• Associate: at least 4 years of professional experience.
• HS diploma/GED: 6 years of experience.
• Florida certifications CAP/CCJAP/CAC meet criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
• Evaluate client response to treatment and assist with modifications to the treatment plan and caseload development.
• Provide basic didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education.
• Provide individual counseling and lectures addressing relapse prevention and behavior change.
• Under supervision, carry caseload in line with state and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to develop discharge summaries and aftercare plans.
• Coordinate required services to resolve emergencies in crisis situations.
• Collect and maintain treatment records and reports for compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Reading policies and instructions

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in related field

PhD degree (if degree not related field)

Associate degree

HS diploma/GED

Florida certifications CAP/CCJAP/CAC

Job description

Alpharus Health in Florida is seeking a Counselor to join our corrections-focused behavioral health team. You will conduct client interviews, evaluate treatment response, and support individualized care plans to promote recovery.

Under supervision, you’ll manage caseloads, deliver group and individual counseling, coordinate aftercare, and document records to meet regulatory and contractual requirements. We value empathy, adaptability, and strong communication throughout the care process.