About Job

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

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.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401k/Roth with 401k matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Earn your Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) and other professional certifications with reimbursement and qualified supervision
Loan Forgiveness Program
Continuing Education and Training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs substance abuse and mental health counseling work on an individual client basis and in a group setting. Also provides evaluation, screening and assessment services. Responsible for servicing primary caseload along with other clients as assigned, and documenting in accordance with company standards. Counseling includes discussion of issues associated with 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.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

Screening, service coordination and treatment planning
Continuing assessment, documentation of progress and treatment plan reviews
Crisis intervention and recovery support services
Psychological assessment, referral and consultation
Individual, family and community education
Counseling in individual and group settings

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree with enrollment in a Master's level program required, degree must be in a related field of counseling, psychology, social work or human services with prior experience.
Master's degree in a human services or related field preferred.
One years’ experience in counseling work in individual, family and group settings required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to write accurately and legibly
Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
Ability to bend and to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license required or ID card.
Must pass a level II background check and drug screen

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Treatment program / Office
Fast paced environment
Exposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behavior
Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. 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