Now Hiring! Counselor

ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on the Addictions Receiving Team!

What's In It for You?

Salary Range: $21.50-$24.50/hr.

Location: On-Site at our Addictions Receiving Facility in Tampa, FL.

Work/Life Balance: This is a part-time 20 hrs. a week position.

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays and 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.

Your Future: Continuing education and professional development opportunities available.

What You'll be Doing?

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required?

• 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. 
• Ability to pass Federal, State, Local Law and Level 2 background clearances.
• Ability to stand, walk, carry, stoop, speak and listen.

Who We Are? https://www.actsfl.org/

At ACTS, we're more than just a team, we're a community dedicated to changing lives. For over 45 years, ACTS has provided vital services to individuals facing mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and justice issues. We're passionate about what we do, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us in an environment where you and your contributions are valued.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.