Certified Substance Use Counselor Position Available In Marion, Florida

Certified Substance Use Counselor Options of Marion County Ocala, FL 34470 Seeking a counselor for correctional setting. This is an independent contract for education and counseling services in a secure environment. Duties include completion of cognitive intervention plans, in accordance with established standards and deadlines. Prepares and conducts group educational sessions with clients in accordance with programming plan; facilitates discussion and interaction; and enables group members to understand and accept responsibility for the process of change, and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skills. Documents cognitive intervention programming plans, evaluations, weekly progress notes and discharge summaries. Updates and maintains client records which include recording direct service hours, activity or group participation ensuring they are complete and accurate in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation and contractual standards. Prepares and conducts educational programs and lectures on scheduled topics related to thinking for change, cognitive intervention, life skills, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management to assist clients with basic education on these topics. Develops client discharge plans. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology. 2 years of related experience in a forensic counseling setting preferred. Strong knowledge of word processing software needed in order to complete required forms.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Schedule:

4 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Ocala, FL 34470 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Ocala, FL 34470: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person