Counselor

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 matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

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

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:
  1. Individual counseling
  2. Group counseling
  3. Counseling with families, couples, and significant others

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 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, 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 a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) 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