Announcement #0488
Aletheia House is looking for an individual to provide behavioral health services to adult men
and women who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including an opioid use
disorder. The area served is Jefferson County.
Position Summary:
The assessment therapist is responsible for completion of adult placement assessment and
Providing psycho-social assessments to individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse
disorders in the Jefferson County area and surrounding counties. The assessment therapist
works closely with the treatment coordinator.
Location of Position: Birmingham, AL
Office Location of Position: 201 Finley Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204
Primary Responsibilities:
-Conduct psycho-social assessments to individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse
disorder in the Jefferson County area and surrounding counties, with an emphasis on potential
program participants with an opioid use disorder
-Completion of adult placement assessment
-Making appropriate referrals based on assessment information for the appropriate level of care
for client
-Complete all intake assessment paperwork and submit for billing and review
-Provide assessment counseling to potential program participants
-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 coordinator
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work
or other behavioral health area with a clinical practicum – required
-Must be eligible to be certified as a Medicaid provider at a QSAP 1 level within 30 months
-Current certification and/or licensure preferred
Travel Requirements:
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.
Job Salary:
$44,000 to $48,000
Hours:
F/T, exempt, Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Total – 40 hours per week
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should send an email with one attachment including cover letter
and resume to: jobs@specialkindofcaring.org, apply at: www.specialkindofcaring.org, or fax
cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843. Please insert in the subject line (ATH-0488)
* Please include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be
considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
