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State of Florida Office of the Public Defender 19th Judicial Circuit

Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Fort Pierce, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,601 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

Location:

Okeechobee County Jail - Okeechobee, FL; St. Lucie County Jail - Fort Pierce, FL; and

Downtown Fort Pierce, FL Schedule:

Part-Time; Days/Hours to

Be Discussed Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team working for The Public Defender's 19th Circuit Journey Forward Program . This position provides the opportunity to work with both male and female inmate populations, delivering essential substance use treatment services in a structured setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable facilitating groups, conducting individual counseling sessions, completing timely and accurate clinical documentation

Responsibilities:

Facilitate substance abuse group sessions
Provide individual counseling to clients
Complete screenings and assessments
Complete clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Support clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and recovery goals

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or similar) CAC preferred Experience in substance abuse treatment preferred Prior knowledge and experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work effectively with a diverse inmate population

Preferred:

Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery principles

Work Environment:

This position may include work within a correctional facility as well as in an outpatient setting and requires adherence to all applicable facility policies and procedures. The position may also require travel to and work at multiple locations based on program needs.

Schedule Note:

This is a part-time position. Specific days and hours will be discussed based on program needs and candidate availability.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person