Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking applicants for the Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team Administrative Specialist who will work with a multi-disciplinary team that provides intensive, comprehensive community-based services to youths ages eleven (11) to twenty-one (21). The CAT Team is a safe and effective alternative to out-of-home placement for children with serious behavioral health challenges. The CAT Team supports the goals of the youth and family by enabling them to sustain themselves within their family system and community.

Youth involved in the juvenile justice system are required to receive and are benefited from mental health and substance use services.  These services include peer-led, social-skills groups and opportunities to practice those skills in the thoughtful decision-making.  If you are willing to take the challenge of leading a group of eight to ten teenagers with criminal charges as they navigate anger management and the decision-making process regarding their substance use, in addition, be willing to attend court and meet kids individually to assess their mental health and substance use needs; and finally, provide case management thorough collaboration with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and connection to community resources to assist youth in compliance with probation sanctions and expectations,  this is a position for you.

BCI’s CAT Team Counselor, using evidenced-based service models, conducts screenings, assessments, and group sessions for persons experiencing substance use and often co-occurring mental health disorders.

Applicants must be outgoing and enjoy working with the public, professional, and para-professional team. Have the ability to collaborate and communicate with BCI departments and external stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task and remain professional at all times to ensure that each client has a positive and helpful therapeutic experience.

Why Join BCI?

At BCI, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As a Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team Counselor, your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you make a difference every day in the lives of our clients.

An evidenced-based service model with proven results is used by the program. We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth.

We encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity further by submitting your application and resume today!

BENEFITS OFFERED: BCI offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include:

1. Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
2. Seventeen (17) days per year of PTO
3. 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
5. Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
6. Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance
7. Teladoc
8. Health Insurance
9. Vision / Dental Insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field. Two (2) years of direct experience working with at-risk youth and families preferred.

Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Please include a resume with the application. Applicant must be able to pass an Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check, drug screen, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and have a valid Florida Driver’s License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI’s automobile insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / & ABILITIES:

• Ability to display sensitivity all persons and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:   
Some of the job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide community and office-based behavioral health care services for persons with substance use disorders with the intensive outpatient CAT Team Program.  Communicate with community-based partners, complete initial triage assessments, and recommend a levels-based service of care for adolescent referrals made to the CAT team.  Follow up with completing biopsychosocial assessments, facilitating substance use groups using evidence-based practices, and completing clinical documentation for each participant utilizing collaborative treatment planning within a Recovery Oriented System of Care approach. Provide linkage to other community services as needed through direct Care Coordination. Have the ability to work as an active team member.  Be responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies. Willing and able to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by his/her direct supervisor.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team at BCI!

WORK SCHEDULE:          Monday – Friday / Forty (40) Hours Per Week

WORK LOCATION:              Travel between Fort Walton Beach (FWB) and Crestview (CV) locations

WAGE:        The wage for this position is $20.00 per hour

NOTE:  APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING.