Are you prepared for the impact you can make in your Counseling career at a well-respected treatment center in Brooksville, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Sabal Palms Recovery Center, an addiction treatment facility nestled on a 10-acre campus located along Florida's Nature Coast and surrounded by live oak trees.  Sabal Palms Recovery Center provides premier residential treatment for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions. 

Our skilled professionals are focused on sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you get acclimated to your new role. Along with detailed training and continual support, our staff will give you the autonomy you need to achieve your career goals. You will love working to make a difference in the lives of our patients as you collaborate with other professionals and a supportive management team.

We are looking to add dynamic Counselors to our clinical team. All of our Counselors provide treatment and support to assist patients who are struggling with addiction to substances like alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines. Our experienced professionals provide effective services and evidence-based care to help clients progress in their recovery journeys.

This is a PRN position.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required. May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors. May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients. Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner. Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient. Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patient. May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested. May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care. Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in social or health services field required and

one or more years of professional work experience.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                                                        

Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.