Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist

About the role

Join a mission-driven team delivering expert addiction counseling in an intensive outpatient program. Provide therapy, develop treatment plans, secure authorizations, resolve client issues, Coordinate program operations, managed care relations, and community outreach. Support quality outcomes, teaching, and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Secure authorizations for therapy sessions
• Resolve client issues and concerns
• Coordinate program operations, managed care relations, and community outreach
• Support quality outcomes, teaching, and research initiatives

Requirements

• Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 4+ years of substance abuse counseling experience
• Licensed as a Clinical Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (LCAS), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of behavioral health best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Skills

• Therapeutic techniques for addiction recovery
• Outreach and community engagement strategies
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various
• Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Pay

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Premium pay
• Incentive pay
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance