Location: Tampa, FL

Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 40 years providing an array of behavioral health services. Join our team if you would like to make a difference and enhance the lives of the people suffering from addiction, mental illness, chronic homelessness and/or criminal justice involvement

Current opportunities in Adult Residential and Outpatient (Tampa) service locations.

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision (all low cost), Free Basic Term Life Insurance, Free Telehealth, Free EAP, Retirement (403B) w/ employer match, Short & Long term Disability and more.

Summary/Characteristics of Position:

The Therapist will provide client-centered counseling services to promote recovery and coping skills related to substance abuse, mental health, homelessness and/or criminal justice involvement.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Assesses referrals to establish criteria for admission
• Clinical service delivery including individual, group and family therapy sessions.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and makes treatment recommendations.
• Develops and updates treatment plans and progress notes, as required.
• Develops discharge plans and links persons served with after care.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffings.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Therapist positions require Masters degree in a counseling-related field- social work, counseling, psychology, etc.
• Valid Florida Driver License

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in behavioral healthcare setting
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems.

Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:

• Standing, walking, carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be physically capable of fully participating in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training

Travel: This position does not require overnight travel.

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.