What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Lake City position at BRIDGES INTERNATIONAL?
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Progress your career with Florida’s largest and fastest growing Community Re-Entry services provider. Bridges of America is the oldest and most successful private non-profit provider of re-entry services in the state of Florida, providing a continuum of care in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Transition Centers, and Community Release Centers, for ex- offenders and probation populations. At Bridges of America we “Believe a Man Can Change. “Join us in changing lives at our Lake City Bridge location. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills and a passion for inspiring, helping and challenging people and we want you to be a part of our Clinical team as a Counselor.
Our Counselors play a key role in our clients continued success. We are seeking Counselors who will use their knowledge of substance abuse or mental health counseling to aid Bridges of America in continuing to provide outstanding service to our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:
- Ensure that all applicable policies and procedures that fall within the scope of the job description are followed and adhered to.
- Responsible for understanding and executing the positions responsibilities as described in the Counselor’s Handbook and the Company policies.
- Complete and maintain all required clinical documentation per The Company policy, Counselor Handbook and the F.A.C. 65-D-30.
- Facilitate Program Modules and Manuals per Company policy and Company Contract.
- Complete case management on each inmate as necessary.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Be available for emergency counseling sessions with any inmate while on shift.
- Be available to work all shifts to ensure proper coverage per contract and policy standards.
- Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system
- Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Must have an CAP, LCSW, LMHC and/or substance abuse counseling experience.
EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Human Services
Education and Experience may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis as deemed applicable.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
