JOB TITLE: Substance Use Program Master's Level Therapist

PROGRAM: Substance Use 

REPORTS TO: Substance Use Program Manager

FACILITY: Gilmore Annex 

CITY: Lakeland

JOB STATUS: Full Time 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

This position is a position for a Master's level clinician that is responsible for providing group therapy services in the Substance Use Program. Position requires the therapist have knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment per the DSM-5.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
3. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Provide direct clinical services.
• Complete all daily progress notes and treatment planning in a timely manner as mandated in Peace River Center's policies and procedures.
• Provide psychoeducational groups which includes starting group sessions at scheduled time, ensure boundaries, following up with participants who miss group sessions and with referral sources, and complete all resulting documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a Master's degree in the human services field (psychology, sociology, social work, counselor education, etc.), abide by a code of ethical and practice standards, and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development.

Experience:

Have a minimum of two years of direct experience working with individuals with a substance use diagnosis. Experience working in an agency providing substance use services, preferred.

Certifications:

Florida Registered Licensure Intern for Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Social Worker Required

CAP(Certified Addictions Professional) preferred

Training:

Complete all PRC required trainings

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to make well-reasoned and ethical decisions regarding the assessment, care and treatment of individuals receiving services.

Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize conflicting demands.

Competence to provide clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy

Possess or have the ability to quickly master computer skills

Excellent documentation skills.

Knowledgeable of mental health and substance use diagnoses and treatment per the DSM 5.

Knowledgeable of co-existing disorders and treatment.

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Supervises - None

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.