Program Therapist

About the role

The Social Worker II (advertised as Program Therapist) position works at the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS) to provide prevention and intervention services in the community. This position works with at-risk children, youth, adults, and families. The work may be provided in the office or at community sites such as local schools, medical facilities, client homes, non-profit agencies, community centers and other community sites.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach and attends community meetings
• Engages clients while assessing for needs and risk factors
• Develops service plans and provides social work interventions
• Conducts individual case management sessions
• Connects clients with community resources to meet needs
• Provides counseling and guidance
• Delivers educational presentations and facilitates groups
• Delivers assigned prevention/intervention programs with quality and fidelity using evidenced-based models
• Supervises assigned interns as Practicum Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with CARS procedures, grant requirements and School of Social Work Practicum Office requirements
• Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames

Essential Functions

• Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity, including evidenced based models of intervention and the development of replicable models for program activities
• Supervises assigned interns as Practicum Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with CARS procedures, grant requirements and School of Social Work Practicum Office requirements
• Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of post-graduation experience
• Experience with substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to work with children, youth and adults
• Skilled at engaging individuals and facilitating groups
• Knowledge of social work interventions and code of ethics
• Ability to implement programs with fidelity

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $55,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 am through 5:00 pm. May work one to two evenings per week. Hybrid eligible, but must live in Texas.

Working Conditions

• Driving personal vehicle required
• May work around standard office conditions