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.
Are you looking to work with a great team that works great together and helps patients with their recovery process? We are seeking an individual with a master's degree in the human service field with counseling/case management experience. We are excited about our growing CARF accredited substance abuse (SA) outpatient program in our Lakeland office and need to find the right treatment provider to run our SA group(s). This can be very lucrative for the right person with the ability to earn up $225/hour depending on the size of the group. You get to supplement that with individual therapy earning $30.00 per billable hour. Families First of Florida is looking for a master's level clinician with experience in running groups (required), preferably substance abuse (note all groups are currently in person in our Lakeland office) To qualify, you must hold a master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education and or a human services field (as this is a Medicaid requirement). In addition, a minimum of two years of professional experience in providing services to children and adults with behavioral illness or be under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts is preferred. Specialties include trauma informed care, substance abuse, adoptions competency, child welfare and individual adolescent psychotherapy. Bilingual helpful but not a requirement. Contractors must pass Level 2 FDLE background screen (to learn more visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/background-screening/clearinghouse ), local background screen in the county of residence, carry professional liability coverage, and have the ability to learn and utilize Electronic Health Record. Our providers deliver high quality therapeutic services utilizing a variety of techniques to address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and grief. Families First of Florida's mission is to strengthen children, families, and adults by providing quality mental health services. FFF is a supportive, clinically driven environment that offers guidance and resources for our contractors to be the best therapists they can be.
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Education:
Master's (Required)
Location:
Lakeland, FL 33803 (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Lakeland, FL 33803 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lakeland, FL 33803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
