Co-Occurring Licensed SUD Outpatient Therapist

Help people get back into the swing of life by joining our team as a Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist!

Summary:

• Monday through Friday, daytime hours with flexible start and end times to create work/life balance • Full-time and Part-time positions available

Essential Responsibilities:

• Practical understanding of substance use disorders as well as a practical understanding of the process of substance use disorder recovery • Ability to effectively conduct therapeutic, goal-directed treatment sessions with individuals • Ability to facilitate groups, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Early Recovery • Knowledge of and an ability to complete all required record keeping documentation • Practical understanding of the State and Federal Confidentiality laws and regulations governing the SUD treatment programs in the state of Pennsylvania • Acquisition of 25 hours of DDAP approved training per year • Cognizant of MAT services • Familiarity with and an ability to collaborate with local recovery support services • Practical understanding of the SAMHSA Guiding Principles of Recovery • Attendance at all mandatory and scheduled training, supervisions, and staff meetings • Report to SUD Facility Director on a regular basis to ensure consistency and quality of care • Maintain professional boundaries and behavior, as specified by the Ponessa Behavioral Health Code of Ethics/Conduct and the PCP Code of Ethics, during interactions with all staff and clients

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Community Psychology, Criminal Justice, Health/Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Pastoral Ministries or Studies, Sociology, and any other acceptable degree defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs. • A minimum of one year of uninterrupted experience in a licensed drug and alcohol setting; preferably outpatient level of care.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills :

• PA Licensed: LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT • CADC or CAADC Certification • • If you do not have a license or certification, you must actively be working on obtaining it within 3-5 years of employment. • DDAP Trainings: Must be completed within 1 year from the date of hire • • Addiction 101 • SUD Confidentiality • Motivational Interviewing • Basic HIV • TB/STD • ASAM • Case Management Overview • Screening and Assessment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Competent computer skills

Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist Rates: