Substance Abuse Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Substance Abuse Assessments: Conduct detailed assessments to evaluate substance use disorders and underlying mental health issues, using standardized tools for accurate assessment and diagnosis.
• Individualized Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs, regularly updating based on client progress.
• Evidence-Based Therapy Interventions: Provide individual counseling sessions using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to address addiction, enhance coping skills, and promote recovery.
• Group Therapy Facilitation: Lead group therapy sessions to build community, promote peer-to-peer learning, and support shared recovery experiences.
• Familial Therapy and Education: Engage families in the treatment process, providing educational resources and support to improve communication and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Relapse Prevention Planning: Develop strategies with residents to prevent relapse by identifying triggers, building coping skills, and fostering resilience.
• Life Skills and Coping Mechanisms Training: Teach essential life skills, emotional regulation, and coping mechanisms to empower residents in making healthy choices.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, ICD-10 standards, and facility policies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in substance abuse counseling and participate in training and seminars.

Requirements

• Licensure: Master's degree in a related field is required. Active license as a Certified Addictions Professional Counselor (CAP) is Required.
• Experience: Experience working with youth in residential or psychiatric settings, focusing on addiction treatment and recovery.
• Skills: Proficiency in therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, with strong case management and group facilitation skills.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds and provide necessary physical services to clients. Must be free of communicable diseases and able to transport clients.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible after 60 days of employment
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees)
• Tuition Assistance and Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license and must meet state criminal background check requirements.