Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a joint operation between Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. As a Therapist, you will be part of a team focused on delivering high-quality clinical services in an inpatient behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
• Participate in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient interactions and maintain confidentiality while complying with all clinical, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare for patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Current clinical or social work license by state regulations.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
• CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.

Qualifications

Must have an LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) Credential.

Skills

Compassion, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial protection and PTO including life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being programs including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$52,000.00 - $54,800.00 per year.

Schedule

Mountain View Unit Schedule.