Substance Use Disorder Counselor (BA/BS)

Operation PAR, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO growth over time

401k matching

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Operation PAR, Inc. provides a full continuum of behavioral health services in west Florida since 1970, including counseling, psycho-educational groups, psychosocial assessment, case management, and treatment planning. The role may involve telehealth to conduct screenings, assessments, and counseling.

Position is full-time, with a focus on client recovery and coordinated care. The organization offers continuing education opportunities and a supportive team environment in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field required.
• Master’s degree in counseling or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Screening and psychosocial assessment.
• Treatment planning and referral.
• Service coordination and consultation.
• Continuing assessment and treatment plan reviews.
• Recovery support services.
• Crisis intervention.
• Education for individuals, families, and community.
• Documentation of progress.
• Counseling: individual and group sessions.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Treatment planning

Documentation

Telehealth

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology/nursing/rehabilitation/related field

Master’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology/nursing/rehabilitation/related field

Tools

None

Job description

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.
• 401k matching
• 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

• 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: individual counseling, group counseling, counseling with families, couples, and significant others

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least Bachelor’s of Arts or Bachelor’s of Science in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.

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

• 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.