Aletheia House is looking for an individual to provide comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services for individuals who are enrolled in a drug court or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system. Area served is Butler and Montgomery counties. Areas served are Dallas and Wilcox Counties.
Office Location of Position:
1153 Air Base Blvd. Montgomery, AL
Position Summary:
The drug court therapist is responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling. The therapist works closely with the program manager to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Provide individual, group, and family counseling
-Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed
-Conduct psycho-educational classes with clients and their families according to the approved curriculum
-Document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner
-Serve as liaison between clients and other service providers, as applicable
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed.
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment manager
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical practicum required
-Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, preferred
-Individuals who are not licensed and/or certified must obtain licensure or certification within 9 months of hire
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services, preferred
-Ability to be certified as a Medicaid provider at a QSAP 1 level
Job Salary:
$43,000.00 – $53,750.00
Hours:
F/T, Exempt, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m., 40 hours a week
Travel:
None
Benefits:
Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and paid sick leave. We also provide educational opportunities that prepare counselors to become certified as Addiction Professionals
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, apply at www.specialkindofcaring.org, or send an email with one attachment including cover letter and resume to jobs@specialkindofcaring.org.
Please insert in the subject line: TH-0408-M
To be considered for the position, you must submit in one attachment the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Aletheia House is a United Way Agency.
Aletheia House is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Aletheia House prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
