Residential Treatment Counselor (Alachua Co, FL)

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Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Residential Treatment Counselor

SALARY: $47,860.80 Annually

Closing Date: 07/19/2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    

Bachelor's degree from and accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education or related human services field and two years of work experience in a behavioral health treatment program;  or must possess and maintain a current Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification throughout employment in this classification. 

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is Level One certification.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

 

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST      TDD (352) 491-4431

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.