Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Drug and Alcohol Therapist

10 Oct 2024
Pennsylvania, Brynmawr, 19010 Brynmawr USA

Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Reference #: 2742603

Description

Job title

Therapist

Reports to

Clinical Manager/Program DirectorWhy RHD?

Hybrid Schedule (Only 1 to 2 in office days per week!)

Generous PTO Package

$1500 sign on bonus after 90 days of successful employment

Position Summary

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to children, adolescents or adults depending on program support population using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program. Perform initial assessment, treatment plans, individual and group counseling, coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on client needs.

Essential Duties and Functions

Therapy

Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment

Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Caseload management

Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.

Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.

Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.

Administrative

Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.

Essential Duties Addendum:

Rise Above: Therapist/Clinical Evaluator

The clinical evaluator conducts court-ordered biopsychosocial evaluations and makes recommendations for treatment and ancillary services. The evaluations are performed at the program office during daytime hours.

Meet with individuals to conduct biopsychosocial evaluations

Produce written results document summarizing clinical impressions and recommendations

Consult with Assistant Director and/or Program Director on decision-making for challenging cases

Facilitate group therapy as neededQualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.

Two years' experience providing direct therapy in the area of mental health, substance use or IDD.

Familiar with standard business computer software programs and electronic Health Care Database programs.

ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program

FBI clearance, as needed

Licensed or Unlicensed therapist are welcome to applyRequirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Walk

Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

Climb (stairs/ladders)

Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Reaching (high or low)

Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

Direct Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor/Program DirectorResources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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