Group Counselor
Company: Hanley Center Foundation Inc
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Are you passionate about helping people to overcome substance
use, and co-occurring disorders and build fulfilling lives? Are you
a skilled facilitator who thrives in a collaborative treatment
environment? If so, we want to hear from you!Hanley Foundation, a
West Palm Beach-based non-profit organization with a mission of
eliminating addiction through prevention, treatment, advocacy, and
recovery support, seeks Group Counselors to join a growing team at
our state-of-the-art substance use/mental health treatment facility
in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. In this role, you will play a
vital part in facilitating group therapy sessions, helping patients
develop coping mechanisms, and empowering them on their path to
recovery. You will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated
professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment in
a supportive and encouraging environment.Main Duties &
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate various group therapy sessions, including
psycho-educational groups, relapse prevention groups, and process
groups using evidence-based models and techniques.
- Educate patients on substance misuse, mental health issues,
recovery, and related topics.
- Develop and implement an engaging group curriculum tailored to
address specific patient needs and treatment goals.
- Create a safe and supportive space where patients feel
comfortable sharing, learning from each other, and building
connections.
- Document treatment progress and maintain accurate patient
records following HIPAA guidelines.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay
current on best practices in substance use disorder and mental
health treatment.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of substance use treatment principles and
evidence-based practices, and work experience in a 12-step
immersion program.
- Knowledge of mental health treatment principles and
evidence-based practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to build rapport with patients from diverse
backgrounds.
- Able to provide care to diverse patient groups, including
women, older adults, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and
survivors of trauma.
- Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with a commitment to
patient-centered care.
- Strong ability to manage group dynamics and facilitate
productive discussions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in documentation and record-keeping.Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling
psychology, or a related field.
- State licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC),
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist (LMFT), or Master's Level Certified Addiction
Professional (MCAP) preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience facilitating group therapy for
individuals with substance use disorders, and co-occurring
issues.
- If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is
required.Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
- Life Insurance (employer-paid)
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
- Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3
years)
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
- Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account MatchingHanley
Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. As a condition of
employment, job applicants must undergo drug screening
post-conditional offer of employment.Company Website:
www.hanleyfoundation.org Compensation details: 55000-62500 Yearly
SalaryPI115630323141-31181-34277300
Keywords: Hanley Center Foundation Inc, Miramar , Group Counselor, Other , West Palm Beach, Florida
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