Phoenix House Florida

Masters Level-Outpatient Counselor

Tampa, FloridaFull-time
About the Job
OUR MISSION:
We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Must possess a master’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of two years experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CEUs:
  • A current, valid State of Florida license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) is required.
  • A valid State of Florida Certification as a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) is desirable.
  • A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform mental health screening of potential patients and make recommendations for admission acceptance or rejection.
  • Maintain a clinical caseload.
  • Recommend follow-up treatment for new admissions with Axis I or II diagnosis.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy, and other clinical services as requested.
  • Maintain current, accurate and confidential clinical documentation and submit reports in a timely manner.
  • Hold clients accountable when necessary for inappropriate or negative behaviors, and utilize effective confrontation techniques and behavior interventions to help improve behavior.
  • Ensure debriefing with staff at the beginning and end of each shift with the oncoming staff.
  • Ensure immediate communication with the Facility Director on outstanding incidents involving absconders, physical violence, suicidal threats, physical accidents involving staff or clients, and extreme negative behavior.
  • Adhere to all Phoenix House policies and procedures.
  • Ensure program quality and integrity through effective compliance with contracting and licensing agency established guidelines.
  • Participate in staff meetings and training exercises as directed.
  • Represent Phoenix House in court, inter-agency meetings, and community affairs as directed.

Benefit
Competitive benefits package includes:
  • Medical insurance through Florida Blue, dental & vision insurance through United Healthcare.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation for first 2 years, four weeks starting 3rd year.
  • 7 days of sick leave per year.
  • Personal days up to 32 hours.
  • 9 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 403B with match and profit sharing contributions.
  • Life Insurance.

Work Remotely:
  • No

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Life insurance.

Ability to Commute:
  • Tampa, Fl 33607 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Tampa, FL 33607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person