What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Therapist position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC?
Are you a passionate and dedicated professional with a Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Science? We are seeking individuals like you to embark on a rewarding career with our esteemed organization. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others and possess the drive to excel in addiction treatment, we want to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Science is a must.
- Professional licensure required. If not already licensed, the candidate should be eligible to apply for ALC, LPC, LMSW, LICSW, or LMFT licensure within 90 days of hire.
- Two years of hands-on experience in addictions treatment
- LAADC 2 Preferred
- Previous training and/or experience demonstrating competency with a special population (e.g., Adult or Adolescent).
- CPR certification is essential.
- Ability to function both emotionally and physically under stressful conditions.
- Strong record-keeping and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment.
- Evaluate and integrate assessment findings into a clinical summary.
- Develop treatment plans with specific goals, objectives, and corresponding interventions based on clinical summaries.
- Clearly and legibly document the patient's clinical course of treatment in progress notes.
- Manage and coordinate the patient's progress on treatment objectives, keeping all relevant parties informed.
- Formulate and document a comprehensive discharge summary.
- Integrate knowledge of 12-Step Programs and Principles into the therapeutic process and treatment plans.
- Effectively manage caseload, documentation requirements, and treatment delivery responsibilities.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions for addictive disorders.
- Conduct group therapy sessions tailored to addiction treatment.
- Facilitate specialty groups relevant to addiction treatment.
- Perform conjoint family counseling, considering the dynamics of codependency and the effects of addiction on families.
- Deliver basic education lectures and presentations on addiction treatment.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, ensuring coherence, articulation, and responsiveness to patients' needs.
- Provide supervision, if assigned, and document according to policy and procedure.
- Collaborate effectively with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
- Work in a constant state of alertness to ensure job performance in a safe manner.
Join us in our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with addiction. If you are ready for a fulfilling and challenging role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
