Substance Use Counselor

We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized team of clinicians as a Counselor at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program in Port Charlotte, 33953. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the position overview below and consider applying today.

Note: Although working in the field of behavioral health treatment is incredibly rewarding, it’s not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to the work that we do. There are unique challenges in working with the substance use disorder treatment population, and not all stories have happy endings. Having a high level of emotional fortitude is a must.

About The Organization

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical service, and research. PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) Program provides quality out-patient opioid maintenance therapy to individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

General Job Description

Performs substance use disorder and mental health counseling work on an individual patient basis and in a group setting. Also provides evaluation, screening, and assessment services. Responsible for servicing primary caseload along with other patients as assigned, and documenting in accordance with company standards. All Counselors are provided their own private office to conduct counseling sessions.

Work Schedule

• Monday 5:30AM to 1:30PM
• Tuesday 5:30AM to 1:30PM
• Wednesday 5:30AM to 1:30PM
• Thursday 5:30AM to 1:30PM
• Friday 5:30AM to 1:30PM
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required. Degree must come from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
• Registered marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, and mental health counseling intern.
• Master’s degree level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) certified by the Florida Certification Board
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) certified by the Florida Certification Board
  
  

Licenses, Certification And Registrations

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass level II background check and drug screen
  
  

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP