Associate Therapist / SUD Counselor

Description

Casa Serena is a women's only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently seeking an Associate Therapist or Substance Use Counselor to join our team in Santa Barbara.

Primary Purpose And Function

The Associate Therapist / SUD Counselor provides direct service including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual therapy with clients
• Provide weekly family therapy with clients and their family members
• Facilitate Groups
• Create and update Treatment Plans
• Complete Biopsychosocial and other Assessments as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning
• Crisis Intervention
• EMR Documentation and compliance with TJC Standards and state licensing requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and CEO

Requirements

• Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community
• Psychoeducational group facilitation
• Group Notes
• Therapeutic interventions
• Crisis Management
• Should possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit
• Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues

Core Competency

License or Certification in a related field (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, CADC, CATC, SUDCC) or equivalent

Two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment facility, preferable addiction centered

Current professional liability insurance

Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 90% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K 10% matching plan
• Subsidized certification trainings available to enhance your path to licensure
• EAP Program