Therapist, Substance Use (Bay Minette)

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities :

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSMV substance abuse and mental health diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of substance abuse specific competencies
• Provides HIV / AIDS education, counseling, and testing when necessary
• Conducts random observed UA’s of same sex consumers

Supervision and Consultation :

Clinical Record Keeping :

Case Load Management :

Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned :

Physical Requirements of the Job :

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.  NAADAC or AADAA certification to be obtained within 18 months of hire.

LPC, LCSW, or LMFT with two years of substance abuse experience preferred.

Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment.

In addition, for Medication Assisted Treatment programs :

Knowledge of opioid substitution therapy and its expected clinical effect (prevent withdrawal symptoms, reduce, or eliminate craving and block the effect of any other illicit or self-administered opioids. Knowledge of program specific regulations.