Residential Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available In Marion, Florida

Residential Substance Abuse Counselor 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Citra, FL Join a forward-thinking team that leverages cutting-edge AI tools to enhance client support, streamline documentation, and provide data-driven insights for better treatment outcomes Why Join Us? ✅ AI-Enhanced Practice – Reduce administrative burdens with AI-assisted documentation, client progress tracking, and predictive analytics for personalized treatment. ✅ Innovative Approach – Use digital mental health tools to complement therapy, ensuring data-driven decision-making for improved patient care. ✅ Work-Life Balance – AI streamlines time-consuming tasks, allowing you to focus on meaningful client interactions and avoid burnout. ✅ Professional Growth – Access AI training , keeping you at the forefront of mental health technology. ✅ Supportive Team – Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to blending technology with compassionate care . Are you ready to help make a difference? This position is located in Citra, Florida. Full Time Counselor (Clinician / Therapist ) needed! We are considering Bachelors level candidates who have experience in a counseling/behavioral health setting. Shifts vary. Requires one weekend day. Phoenix House Florida is a non-profit, substance use treatment facility providing individualized services with a legacy spanning nearly 30 years. Phoenix House Florida is one of the largest residential not for profit facilities in the state of Florida. We can provide services for up to 250 clients in our beautiful residential facility that sits on 26 acres. Our Citra facility offers adult residential services in separate units for men and women, and our Brandon facility offers adult and adolescent services on an outpatient basis. At Phoenix House Florida we are passionate about healing individuals, families, and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform mental health screening and bio-psychosocial assessments on potential admissions, and make judgments on admission acceptance or rejection. Recommend follow-up treatment for new admissions with Axis I or II diagnosis. Provide individual, group, family therapy, and other clinical services. Perform urine drug screening. Maintain current, accurate and confidential clinical documentation and reports in a timely manner. Hold clients accountable when necessary for inappropriate or negative behaviors, and utilize effective confrontation techniques and behavior interventions to help improve behavior. Ensure debriefing with staff at the beginning and end of each shift with the oncoming staff. Ensure immediate communication with program leadership on outstanding incidents involving absconders, physical violence, suicidal threats, and physical accidents involving staff or clients, and extreme negative behavior. Ensure program quality and integrity through the effective compliance with contracting and licensing agency established guidelines. Participate in staff meetings and training exercises as directed. Represent Phoenix House Florida in court, inter-agency meetings, and community affairs as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Knowledge of emotional and physical needs of substance abusers. Ability to work with a diverse criminal justice population. Ability to establish appropriate boundaries and non-possessive, professional relationships with all clients in treatment, including former clients served. Working knowledge and ability to apply effective crisis intervention techniques. Ability to assess clients for lathery and self-harm. Working knowledge of commonly described anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, and commonly used psychotropic medications. Working knowledge of therapy approaches for substance abuse clients possessing co-occurring disorders. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Must possess excellent time-management and organizational skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. This includes the ability to help build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team. Must be computer-literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Ability to operate general office equipment in the completion of job responsibilities. Demonstrate proficiency in the electronic health record system (Welligent) sufficient to fulfill the duties required by this position within 30 days of employment. Education/Experience Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in a Therapeutic Community (TC) setting preferred.

Competitive benefits package includes:

Medical insurance through Florida Blue – 85% of Employee only premiums paid by company; Dental & Vision insurance through United Healthcare; Three weeks of paid vacation for first 2 years, four weeks starting 3rd year; 7 days of sick leave per year; Personal days up to 32 hours; 9 paid holidays; Tuition reimbursement – up to $4,000 per year (after 6 months of service) 403B with discretionary match and profit-sharing contributions of 5%

Life Insurance Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

working in a substance abuse setting: 2 years (Preferred) working in a mental health setting: 1 year (Preferred) Individual / group counseling: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Ability to

Commute:

Citra, Florida (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Citra, Florida:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person