Youth Treatment Therapist

Benefits

• Training & development

About the role

CADA (The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse) is seeking a Part-Time Youth Treatment Therapist for our adolescent substance abuse program in Downtown Santa Barbara. Clinical Supervision Hours available for Trainees and AMFTs!

Responsibilities

• Provide group counseling, individual therapy, and family therapy to assigned clients.
• Work with clients/families to assess, establish medical necessity, determine appropriate groups/interventions, and create problem list or treatment plan for all clients assigned.
• Communicate regularly with support persons (parents, probation, family) in support of client’s treatment as allowed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), LCSW, Registered Associate, Trainee or equivalent
• Minimum one year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling and/or therapy (preferably with adolescents)
• Willingness to obtain SUDRC upon hire
• Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, substance abuse assessment and case planning, and therapeutic interventions for substance abuse
• Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in South Santa Barbara County
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and orally
• Ability to communicate verbally with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds
• High standard of professional ethics
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural preferred
• Familiarity with SB County Behavioral Wellness documentation preferred

Pay

Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Trainees and AMFTs with a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).

Schedule

This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 1:00pm-6:00pm). This position is fully on-site in Downtown Santa Barbara.

About CADA

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.

Company Information

For over 70 years, CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.

Mission Statement

Building a safer, healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.