Prevention Counselor II

Position Description

Employees in this position perform duties related to the prevention of substance use, and the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of program clients. Employees in this position are aware of available community resources, they make appropriate referrals to same, and they function as a member of a prevention team.

Position Expectation

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with?dignity,?respect,?and shown?sensitivity?to their cultural diversity. Referenced by policy numbers 100.000, 100.000A, and 100.004.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses needs of individuals who are at risk for substance abuse and mental health services.

• Teaches alcohol/drug education classes and provides other educational services.

• Performs case management functions such as maintaining case records and coordinating additional services as needed, including referral to treatment as appropriate.

• Provides individual counseling to prevention program clients under the supervision of a Program Supervisor.

• Acts as a group leader/facilitator during group counseling sessions.

• Performs other reasonable and related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or administrative personnel.

• Act in a supervisory role in absence of the Prevention Supervisor.

• Attend community meetings as assigned by Prevention Supervisor.

• Take an active role in the planning and facilitating of Prevention Programs.

• Provide training to new staff on documentation and time management.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Requires Bachelors Degree in field related to Human Services from an accredited college or university, which include but not limited to: Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Counseling; Rehabilitative Counseling; Counseling Education; Education; Criminal Justice; or Ministry and one (1) year experience preferred in a Community Prevention, Mental Health, Addictions Treatment or School setting?or?certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP, CAAP, CAPP) by the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida or at least five (5) years experience in Prevention. Requires participation in a staff training program.

• Requires knowledge of addictions and/or mental health prevention including types of programs, various therapeutic methods and techniques, and an understanding of the factors contributing to the development of substance abuse and/or mental health problems.