Residential Treatment Counselor

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from and accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education or related human services field and two years of work experience in a behavioral health treatment program; or must possess and maintain a current Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification throughout employment in this classification.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is Level One certification.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

This is professional counseling work assigned to the Metamorphosis Residential Treatment Program.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assessing and counseling clients and families. Work also involves related responsibilities including maintaining client records, evaluation and assessment, individual and group counseling, conducting didactic and educational groups, and meeting with community groups to inform them of treatment programs.

The Residential Treatment Counselor is part of an integrated clinical team providing services for individuals served by the Alachua County Metamorphosis Residential Treatment Program. This is a therapeutic community, and the counselor must be knowledgeable of this model as it pertains to individuals with both substance use and mental illness disorders.

Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Utilizes a variety of evidence-based counseling strategies as well as ensures all clinical documentation requirements adhere to the standards set forth by the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30.
• Conducts substance use screenings and comprehensive psych-social assessments.
• Maintains client records; counsels individuals and groups concerning addiction and recovery.
• Participates in group discussions and seminars.
• Informs local government and social service agencies such as parole, welfare agencies, hospitals or police regarding available resources for treatment.
• Meets with local community groups such as churches, schools and business organizations to inform them of County substance abuse programs.
• Submits written reports on the quality/quantity of work completed.
• Performs case management functions.
• Assists in the training of subordinate personnel.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Drives a County vehicle to transport clients to scheduled appointments as well as other therapeutic group activities.

NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The…