Addiction Counselor - Full Time + Weekly Pay

Amergis Staffing isseeking a dedicated Addiction Counselor to join our team in Pinellas County. Inthis role, you will provide counseling and support services to students dealingwith substance use challenges, helping them develop coping strategies and achievepersonal and educational goals

Position Details

Pay : $ 40-48 / hr

Location : St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hours / week)

Shift : 8am-4pm

Benefits : Weekly pay + Full benefits packageavailable

Requirement : Certified Alcohol and DrugCounselor (CADC) certification OR Alcoholand Drug Counselor (LADC) license

Preferred Experience : Clinical or counselingexperience with youth or young adults

Duties and Responsibilities

The Addiction Counselor is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.

The Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department guidelines.

Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.

Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.

Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention / Intervention Program.

Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.

Prefer One year of work-related experience.

Prefer experience working with youth.

Prefer Master's degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Upon applying, please send updated resume to Jocruzal@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.