Counselor,Mental Health,Healthcare Job Bradenton area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Job Title

Performs substance abuse and mental health counseling work on an individual patient basis and in a group setting.

General Description:

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:

Clinical services are limited to the following:

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, including:

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 and drug screen.
Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

Environmental Conditions:

Treatment program / Office
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.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare