Sunday, February 24, 2013

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES Open Positions


  
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES

3763 Evans Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

www.swfas.org

OPEN POSITIONS

February 22, 2013

ADULT OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN
P/T position in Fort Myers.  Schedule will be Tuesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm in San Carlos Park.
Minimum Requirements:  Bachelors in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work field (CAP or Masters preferred).  A minimum of one year behavioral health experience required.  Must be co-occurring capable with expertise in substance abuse.  Knowledge of Department of Children and Families, CARF, probation and court referrals a plus.  Must be able to work independently and efficiently.  Good communications skills required.  Bi-lingual preferred. 
Main Duties include: Provide one ninety minute group per week in San Carlos Park to patients who may be referred by Department of Corrections, Misdemeanor Probation, Safety Council or the Department of Children and Families in Lee County.  Progress notes, treatment plans, monthly progress reports and significant additional paperwork required.  Must be able to work in fast paced environment and ensure compliance with CARF, Medicaid, Department of Children and Families and Department of Corrections documentation.
Starting salary:  $80.00 per group
Posting Deadline: This posting will remain open until March 1, 2013

OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN/JUVENILE DRUG COURT CASE MANAGER
F/T position for Cape Coral and Fort Myers locations.  Must be flexible with hours. Some late afternoons and evenings a must as some patients are school age.
Minimum Requirements:  Bachelors in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work field (CAP or Masters preferred).  A minimum of one year behavioral health experience required.  Must be co-occurring capable with expertise in substance abuse.  Knowledge of Department of Children and Families, CARF, probation and court referrals a plus.  Must be able to work independently and efficiently.  Good communications skills required.  Bi-lingual preferred. 
Main Duties include: Facilitate adolescent and adult outpatient groups including individual treatment plan and reviews as well as completing adolescent and adult assessments.  Progress notes, treatment plans, monthly progress reports and significant additional paperwork required.  Position will also be responsible for treatment and case management with Juvenile Drug Court patients.  Provide needed documentation in accordance with Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Medicaid and CARF. 
Starting salary:  $30K - $36K per year + very good benefit package including employer sponsored health insurance, up to 7% contribution to retirement and generous leave benefits.
Posting Deadline: This posting will remain open until March 1, 2013

YOUTH OUTPATIENT CASE MANAGER
P/T position (20 hours per week) to work with Youth population seeking recovery from identified substance use disorders and involved in youth outpatient or continuing care treatment.  Must be flexible with hours. Some late afternoons and evenings a must as patients are school age.
Minimum Requirements:  Bachelors degree and a minimum of one year case management experience.  Experience working with youth who have substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.  Experience working with youth involved in criminal justice system preferred. Must have knowledge of resources and the ability to think outside of the box. Ability to network in the community, accessing and using community resources; ability to recognize and respond to needs in a timely and appropriate manner. Bi-lingual preferred.
Main Duties include: Manage a large case management caseload for youth outpatient and continuing care population.  Provide training and education on activities of daily living both in patient homes, in the community and in the office setting.  Assist patients in maintaining an optimal level of independent functionality in the community and support the treatment process.  Assist the patients and their families in the value of recovery.  Provide transportation.  Help individuals gain access to needed resources, services, or supports that will help them achieve recovery from their substance use disorder. Provide needed documentation in accordance with Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice and CARF. 
Starting salary:  $12 - $13 per hour
Posting Deadline: This posting will remain open until March 1, 2013

SWFAS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
*As an employee of Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor before applying. An employee on probationary status will generally not be eligible for a transfer or promotion unless it is in the best interest of the agency.

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