Substance Abuse Counselor
Universal Health Services, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Adult Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Per Diem Position.
La Amistad Behavioral Health Services (LBHS) has been an industry leader in providing quality care for almost 50 years and is seeking a certified substance abuse counselor for our Adult Program. This role is responsible for providing group counseling and support services to clients recovering from addiction to substance, drugs or alcohol, as well as the overall design and implementation of the facility's substance abuse group services in Residential, Partial, and Intensive Outpatient programs following La Amistad program philosophy.
Responsibilities
Facilitate multiple daily group sessions, as indicated by Director of Clinical Services and Adult Program Manager.
Complete documentation requirements as outlined in facility program policies.
Provide appropriate interventions to facilitate the engagement of non-compliant clients.
Assess clients' substance dependency status ongoing.
Advise treatment team/clients on how best to understand patients' struggles and provide support during the recovery process.
Coordinate with community partners, connecting clients with off-site resources.
Collaborate with treatment team members and provide support to clients.
Design and implement substance abuse group services in residential, partial, and intensive outpatient programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required; Master's preferred.
Florida state licensure or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor required (Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Addiction Counselor, or Certified Addiction Professional).
Knowledge of 12‑Step program/SMART Recovery.
Experience in group counseling and addiction treatment.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
Minimum of two years’ experience in direct patient care preferred.
Benefits
Free supervision for licensure, professional development training, and mentorship.
Supervision available for interns of marriage and family, mental health, and social work.
Competitive pay.
Full benefits package: health, dental, 401(k), PTO, yearly tuition reimbursement, yearly conference/CEU stipend.
Supportive collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to work with motivated adult population in a residential environment.
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Per Diem Position.
La Amistad Behavioral Health Services (LBHS) has been an industry leader in providing quality care for almost 50 years and is seeking a certified substance abuse counselor for our Adult Program. This role is responsible for providing group counseling and support services to clients recovering from addiction to substance, drugs or alcohol, as well as the overall design and implementation of the facility's substance abuse group services in Residential, Partial, and Intensive Outpatient programs following La Amistad program philosophy.
Responsibilities
Facilitate multiple daily group sessions, as indicated by Director of Clinical Services and Adult Program Manager.
Complete documentation requirements as outlined in facility program policies.
Provide appropriate interventions to facilitate the engagement of non-compliant clients.
Assess clients' substance dependency status ongoing.
Advise treatment team/clients on how best to understand patients' struggles and provide support during the recovery process.
Coordinate with community partners, connecting clients with off-site resources.
Collaborate with treatment team members and provide support to clients.
Design and implement substance abuse group services in residential, partial, and intensive outpatient programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required; Master's preferred.
Florida state licensure or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor required (Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Addiction Counselor, or Certified Addiction Professional).
Knowledge of 12‑Step program/SMART Recovery.
Experience in group counseling and addiction treatment.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
Minimum of two years’ experience in direct patient care preferred.
Benefits
Free supervision for licensure, professional development training, and mentorship.
Supervision available for interns of marriage and family, mental health, and social work.
Competitive pay.
Full benefits package: health, dental, 401(k), PTO, yearly tuition reimbursement, yearly conference/CEU stipend.
Supportive collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to work with motivated adult population in a residential environment.
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