Counselor - Inpatient Addiction Treatment Center

Counselor

Come work for White Sands Treatment Center as a Counselor! This position is based out of our Fort Myers, FL location - This is a distinct opportunity to work in a positive environment of healthcare professionals to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Position Description:

As a Counselor, He/She will be responsible for a patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy, conduct bio-psychosocial assessments. He/She will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the master treatment plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

An ideal applicant will have the ability to assist in monitoring and improving retention of patients for outcomes that support long-term recovery from addiction.

The Counselor position is a full- time opportunity.

Position Requirements:

· Masters's Degree

· Knowledge of Substance Use/ Co-occurring Treatment

· Flexible Schedule Weekends/Holidays when needed

· Ability to rely on experience, knowledge, and judgment to provide services with limited supervision or direction

· Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a complex and changing environment.

· Must be able to work collaboratively with other divisions, departments and service lines to support the overall mission of White Sands.

· Ability to meet quality standards

· Attention to detail as it relates to data collection for the program

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

· Comfortable working with diverse population

· Knowledge of Utilization Review requirements for documentation and level of care

Required Experience:

· Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining systems to efficiently serve patients

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience serving patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

Required Education:

· Master's Degree in Human Services field

· CAP, CAC Certified preferred

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

About White Sands:

White Sands Treatment Center is a leading provider of drug and alcohol rehabilitative services in Florida. We provide evidence-based treatment in a residential setting for adult men and women.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and patients are COVID tested weekly.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Use & Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location