Substance Abuse Counselor

Adult Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Per Diem Position

• Free supervision for licensure, professional development training and mentorship
• Supervision available for interns of marriage and family, mental health, and social work
• Report directly to Program Manager
• Ideal for Florida Registered Therapist Interns who appreciate collaborative team environment, and are seeking a clinical career that is diverse and not strictly one-on-one counseling
• Work with motivated adult population in a residential environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package (health, dental, 401k, PTO yearly tuition reimbursement, yearly conference/CEU stipend)

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. The position is responsible for the overall design and implementation of the facility's substance abuse group services in Residential, Partial, and our daytime Intensive Outpatient programs, following La Amistad program philosophy. The counselor will also coordinate with community partners, connecting our clients with off-site resources. Duties include evaluating and treating patients' mental health through group therapy, collaborating with treatment team members, and providing support to our clients.
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 in how best to understand patients' struggles and provide support during the recovery process

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required, Master's Degree 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

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K plan with company match

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

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