Veterans Court Counselor

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

COUNSELOR - VETERANS TREATMENT COURT

OBJECTIVES

Provide outpatient treatment services to patients involved with Adult Drug Court and Veteran’s Treatment Court. Act as liaison between Gateway Community Services and the Problem Solving Courts in Circuit IV. Act as a resource to the problem solving court staff, providing information, education, and assistance where needed. Network with local agencies in support of work performed in conjunction with problem solving court staff. Function as a representative of Gateway Community Services to outside agencies, referral resources, and to other community leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to provide outpatient level group and individual interventions targeted to patients involved with Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court.

2. Ability to provide substance use disorder interventions and treatment services for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

3. Ability to provide therapeutic training or psycho education utilizing the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and others as identified.

4. Ability to participate in multidisciplinary teams to include participation in problem solving court meetings and court proceedings as needed.

5. Willingness and ability to be trained and utilize various evidence based curriculums to include (but not limited to): Living in Balance, Seeking Safety, DBT Skills training

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Must pass required background investigation.

2. Must complete all required training.

3. Must abide by Agency's Code of Ethics, Agency Standards, Policy and Procedures Manuals.

4. Provide Peer Review of assigned paperwork.

5. Assist in training new staff.

6. Complete documentation on a daily basis, legibly, and with no more than a 3% error rating.

7. Strict adherence to the Occurrence (Unusual Event) Reporting, timekeeping, and work attendance requirements.

8. Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.

9. Ability to function as an effective team member.

10. Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision.

11. Must not engage in behaviors that erode the cohesiveness of the program staff.

12. Must be approved as an insurable, safe driver by Gateway insurance company.

13. Must provide coverage on at least 2 holidays per year (one major and one minor).

QUALIFICATIONS FORMAL EDUCATION

· Master level clinician

· Licensed or Licensed Clinical Intern preferred

· CAP a plus.

SKILLS

· Ability to maintain positive team approach

· Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life threatening situations in an appropriate manner

· Ability to perform Outreach services

· Ability to perform Intervention services

· Ability to perform Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment

· Ability to work in fast-paced environment

· Ability to relate and present to individuals and groups

· Ability to relate to adolescents, adults, families, referral sources and other professional contacts

· Understands essentials of good time management.

· Ability to demonstrate sound problem solving behaviors

· Safe driving record as verified by the Agency’s insurance company

· Ability to successfully complete agency driving test

EXPERIENCE

· Has practical knowledge of Team Leadership concepts.

· Understands Problem Solving Courts

· Understands addiction clinical systems

· Understands and can perform clinical assessments

KNOWLEDGE

· Team Leadership Fundamentals

· 12-step recovery process

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

· Valid State of Florida driver’s license with safe driving record

· Appropriate qualifications to provide Outreach, Intervention, and Case Management

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CAP, MCAP, LMHC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location