Announcement #0443
Aletheia House is looking for an individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of
individuals recovering from substance abuse in the Montgomery, AL area. The area served is
Montgomery, AL
Office Location: 1153 Airbase Blvd., Montgomery, AL
Position Summary:
The adolescent therapist is responsible for providing individualized, comprehensive counseling
and treatment services for adolescent individuals with substance use disorders and/or co- occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The adolescent therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Provide individual, group and family counseling to adolescent clients who have a substance
use disorder
-Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed; also conduct psycho-educational classes with
clients and their families according to the approved curriculum
-Crisis and family intervention and involvement
-Serve as a liaison between the client and other service providers as needed
-Linkage and referral; document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate
manner
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical
practicum required
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services
preferred
-Ability to be eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities and be certified as a QSAP I
-Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health
(AADC/ADC, LPC, LICSW, LMFT, LMSW) preferred, or the ability to achieve
licensure/certification within 30 months
Travel:
-Some minimal travel required (meetings/trainings) and travel every other Saturday
-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation
-Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included
Job Salary:
$38,000.00 – $42,000.00
Hours:
F/T, Exempt
Monday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
40 Hours per week
Benefits:
Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and
paid sick leave. We also provide educational opportunities that prepare staff to become certified
as addiction professionals, licensed counselors or licensed social workers.
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, apply
directly 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 (ATH-0443).
* Please include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be
considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
