What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at DISC Village, Inc.?
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Agency Overview:
DISC Village, Inc. is a private non-profit behavioral health organization that has been operating in and throughout the Big Bend area of North Florida for over 50 years. Providing expertise in services in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, and child welfare to adults, adolescents, and families.
We are seeking a full-time Counselor for our Tallahassee, FL/Leon County office. The Counselor will conduct assessments, provide group and individual counseling, and perform intervention services in an outpatient setting, working primarily with an adult population.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, individualized biopsychosocial assessments and complete required documentation.
- Document assessment findings and referral recommendations in clinical notes, including writing progress notes and documenting service delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical staff or designees to staff cases and make recommendations to minimize future substance abuse, behavioral, and affective disorders.
- Provide assessment, individual, and group counseling for adults and their families in various settings, including the Outpatient Services location in Leon County and other community locations.
- Develop individualized intervention/treatment plans with measurable objectives.
- Coordinate with other community-based providers, both public and private, to offer additional services for clients.
- Submit all required paperwork to referral sources within specified timelines.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science Field.
- At least two years of experience in individual/family counseling if the degree is in an unrelated field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s programs, practices, and policies, as well as documentation and confidentiality rules.
Rewards and Benefits
Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401k, Employment Assistance Program (EAP), Education and Reimbursement Assistance, and clinical supervision for those seeking licensure.
DISC Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- counseling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
