What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master's Level Substance Abuse and Mental Health Therapist position at Broward House, Inc.?
Do you believe everyone deserves an amazing life? Do you want to be creative and give people experiencing addiction and mental health challenges opportunities to discover their best life? Do you want to provide care to those living with HIV as they address the impact of addiction and give them a space where mistakes are permitted? Do you love group work? We provide licensure supervision at agency expense.
In addition to other responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to:
- Engage clients and support them in identifying their strengths and challenges
- Work alongside the client to build a plan of action and goals addressing addiction and health
- Develop creative interventions to support plans of action goals.
- Recognize the hierarchy of needs and link clients with services to support overall care
- Facilitate engaging, interactive groups addressing all life areas including physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
- Work with an integrated care team to see all perspectives to meet the client's needs
- Productively challenge, provide support and guide clients in an individual sessions to meet identified goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/ Requirements
- Case Management and Therapy experience preferred.
- Minimum of two years' experience.
- Substance abuse treatment or residential setting experience preferred.
- HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred
- Proficient computer skills.
- Spanish Speaking preferred.
- Knowledge of Stages of Change, Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction preferred.
- Must have a master's degree in Social Work, Health or Human Services from an accredited university preferred
- HIV 500
- Valid Florida Driver's license and ongoing proof of insurance required and ability to provide own transportation.
Important Notes
Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening.
Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
