A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field is required for this position.  This position is located at one of our residential programs in Tampa, FL.

Characteristics of Position:

This is a professional clinical position in a human services agency providing counseling services to those affected by substance abuse, mental health, chronic homelessness and/or criminal justice involvement.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs admission screenings for persons served to determine appropriate level of care needed.
• Performs admissions ensuring completion of proper documentation and explanations of rights of persons served.
• Provides counseling services including, but not limited to psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family counseling, development and updating of treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Provides referral or linkage services to ensure needs of persons served are met. 
• Utilizes Electronic Health Record to document clinical service delivery. 
• Observes clients for behavioral changes and progress in treatment.
• Communicates with persons served empathetically and engages them to talk about their substance abuse, mental health, homelessness and/or criminal justice involvement. 
• Communicates with legal guardians, family members, case managers and/or court administration related to treatment progress.
• Adheres to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines and established protocols to carry out all duties required by contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification.
• Complies with confidentiality standards.
• Participates in peer review and provides direction and professional development to direct care team, as appropriate.
• Performs related work as required /assigned.

 Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a counseling discipline- social work, counseling, psychology or other human services field.
• Valid Florida Driver License

Preferred Attributes:

• Previous experience in behavioral health services 
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)

Physical /Safety/Health Considerations: Standing, walking, carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening. Must be physically able to participate in crisis intervention and CRP/First Aid training and apply techniques to work setting, as needed. 

Supervision: This position does not provide supervision to others, and reports to the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.