Sr Addictions Therapist

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Clinical Manager provides clinical consultation and backup administrative assistance for the program's clinical staff. Also, provides individual therapy and case management and/or group education and therapy for a reduced caseload of patients with alcohol and other drug dependency problems.

Competencies:

Education:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or related discipline.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of individual, group and/or family therapeutic techniques sufficient to provide clinical consultation to therapists/counselors in a substance abuse treatment setting.
• Knowledge of general policies and procedures governing substance abuse treatment programs.

Skills:

• Must have high level of analytical ability necessary to gather, interpret and communicate data related to patient evaluations and ongoing treatment.
• Must have oral communication skills that allow effective clinical consultation to therapists/counselors.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling and treatment to patients and to coordinate patient's status.

Must have the following licensure in order to perform independent psychotherapy:

• Certified Social Worker- Clinical (LCSWC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Counselor- Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), Certified Professional Counselor- Marriage and Family Therapist (CPC-MFT), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Three to five years in substance abuse or related mental health treatment; experience in a clinical setting.