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Counselor

Specialized Treatment Education and Prevention Services
place Cocoa, 32927
local_atm $19 - $22 an hour
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Full Time

About Job

Responsibilities:

1. Performs initial and on-going assessments of clients' needs, motivations, and backgrounds; prepares substance use bio-psychosocial assessment summaries with a diagnostic rationale and diagnosis consistent with the DSM V.

2. Responsible for maintaining original, accurate and up-to-date case records in a timely and thorough manner on each client consistent with program policy and the 65D-30, F.A.C.

3. Develop individualized treatment plans upon admission and reviews every thirty days (30 days).

4. Monitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress with that of on-going treatment goals. Enter weekly group and individual counseling notes.

5. Conduct observed urinalysis.

6. Report absences daily for scheduled services to the program supervisor.

7. Responsible for completing and turning in on time all required client documentation to the Program Director (this includes closed files, census rosters and referral source monthly reports) so that they may be reviewed and submitted by the 5th day of each month.

8. To reduce the substance, use and relapse of program participants by providing individual and group counseling.

9. Examine issues with participant including but not limited to, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide.

10. Ensure compliance with delivering only Evidenced Based Practices and approved program group counseling curriculum.

11. Prepare participant for program completion by means of a written transition plan.

12. Ensure compliance with all appropriate professional standards, outcomes, licensing and certification requirements, and the funders’ conditions for the delivery of program and clinical services

13. Responsible for conforming to all codes of ethics established regarding performance of duty, client interaction and confidentiality, etc.

14. Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with families, visitors, partner providers and other employees

15. Report to the Florida Abuse Registry any and all suspected cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation as required by D.O.P. #150-1.

16. May be subpoenaed to appear and testify in court.

17. Responsible for providing referrals to program participants, or families to community resources.

18. Responsible for reporting to staff supervisor all pertinent information that would serve in the client's and/or agency's best interest. Required to complete incident reports within one (1) hour.

19. Must attend all weekly staff and supervision meetings and be able to present case staffing’s.

20. Must familiarize self with agency policies and procedures located on the agency network.

21. Responsible for assisting in maintaining the overall cleanliness, safety, security, repairs and upkeep of the facility in which the program operates.

22. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends to provide coverage between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

23. May be required to drive your personal vehicle for meetings, appointments, conferences, errands, etc.

24. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

“The list of responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of a responsibility does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.”

Must pass a required level 2 background screening every five (5) years.

Must maintain a Valid Florida Driver’s License and personal automobile insurance.

Complete twenty (20) hours of state mandated training requirements detailed in the Florida Administrative Code 65D-30 each fiscal year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evenings as needed
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Cocoa, FL 32922 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cocoa, FL 32922: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person