Drug & Alcohol Therapist/Service Coordinator Community Services

About the role

Provide assertive community treatment to adults with mental illness in community-based settings across Allegheny County.

Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in a cross-disciplinary mental health program, and who can distinguish between emergent/urgent needs and ongoing clinical work.

Responsibility for maintaining clinical documentation according to Federal, State, County, and Organizational policies, and procedures.

Provide stage wise treatment interventions based on the consumer’s stage of change.

Provide engagement opportunities, assist consumers with meeting all case management needs, and provide both individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services and 1 year of clinical experience, preferably diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred or eligible to gain certification within six months of hire.
• Ensure all requirements for licensure and/or certification are kept up to date and maintained within guidelines of their accrediting board.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to drive an organization vehicle.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services).
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL).

Requirements

• Working Knowledge and understanding of medication used in treating psychiatric disorders.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services and 1 year of clinical experience, preferably diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred or eligible to gain certification within six months of hire.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to drive an organization vehicle.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services).
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL).

Skills

• Compassionate providers who are solutions-focused and believe in a community-based care approach.
• Excel at both practice and mentoring.

Benefits

• 403B with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Holiday Days.
• Plus more...

Pay

This is an Exempt (salary) position.

Schedule

• Primarily Monday through Friday daylight hours (8:00am - 4:00pm).
• Rotating evening shift (1:00pm- 9:00pm) as part of a team.
• Some weekends and holidays may be required.
• Will provide on call services on a rotating basis ($50.00/day flat rate reimbursement).