Employees in this position perform a wide variety of duties related to the care and supervision of program clients. Individuals in this position work under the supervision of counseling and/or nursing staff as members of a treatment 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
Minimum Training and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver's license. Will work under the supervision of at least a bachelor’s level practitioner and will complete in-service training in the treatment of substance use disorders, patients’ rights, aggression control, HIV, infections control and other required trainings within 90-days of starting employment.
The incumbent will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, provide therapeutic support as assigned and able to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with abuse and dependence.
This job description is not a written nor implied contract and may be revised by Tri-County at their discretion.
For over 50 years, Tri-County Human Services, Inc. has provided science-based, successful and award winning Substance Use and Mental Health Services in Highlands, Hardee and Polk Counties, and Dual Diagnosis Treatment for the entire State of Florida.
Our innovative and life-changing programs in the jails of all three counties, Jail Alternative to Substance Abuse, JASA, are saving countless lives, while reducing the rate of recidivism and realizing an eight to one return on invested dollars to the communities it serves!
The women's programs, RASUW for pregnant and post-partum substance abusers, and The AGAPE Half-Way House, have made it possible for 80% of the children born to mother's in the programs to be born drug free.
The Florida Center for Dual Diagnosis provides treatment for persons suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues simultaneously.
Prevention Programs in local area schools target at-risk students to keep them from developing serious addictions and other social problems as a result.
Outpatient, including Intensive Outpatient Programs, provide substance abuse and mental health treatment to adolescents and adults on a sliding scale, making such care affordable to many without major insurance coverage. However, we do accept most major insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare for approved treatment.
