Counselor II - MAT Century

Job Description
Overview
**Sign on Bonus**
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers - Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).
About LCI with Benefits
Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic Life and AD&D • Voluntary Term Life • Employer Paid Long Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account • Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) • Employee Assistance Program • Accident Insurance • Group Critical Illness Insurance • Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • Identity Theft Protection • Employee Discount Program • Teladoc
The Lakeview Center Opiate Treatment Program is centered on helping people learn the skills to overcome addiction to opium-derived drugs. Cravings are perhaps the biggest hurdle, but Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be the key to recovery. MAT is an evidence-based practice composed of pharmacological interventions, counseling and support.
Overview:
Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master's Degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services. Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor's Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff. This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.
Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.
Role Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Field.
• At least two (2) years' experience working with mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
  OR
• Verification of completion of a Master's program internship at Lakeview Center, Inc.
  AND
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Must be able to obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation
The salary ranges from $49,056 - $52,890 per year based on experience.
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.
LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED
A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration