Substance Abuse Counselor

Looking for a PT/PRN Group Clinician for Monday, Friday, and Saturday 8:30-5pm

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Clinician I  is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. Clinician I will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, and family therapy. Clinician I will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. Clinician I will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Clinician I has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source, and other service providers as needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Qualifications:
• Master's Degree
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in the mental health field (additional training may substitute for one year)
• Registered in the state of Florida with one of the following:
• Preferred License
• LCSW
• LMFT
• LMHC
• Minimum Credentials
• RMHCI (Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern)
• RMFTI (Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern)
• MCAP/CAP Cert.

• CPR and BFA Certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical records utilizing HeatherAI.
• Proficient in documenting medical standards per ASAM and Locus criteria.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including 401(k).