Announcement #0509
Aletheia House is looking for an individual to provide behavioral health services to women who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including an opioid use disorder. The area served is Madison County.
Location of position: Women’s Hope North, Huntsville, Alabama
Office Location: Huntsville, AL
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing individualized, group comprehensive counseling and treatment services for adult women with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities:
-To provide individual, group and family counseling to adult women 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
-To seek and provide resources
-To serve as a liaison between the client and other service providers as needed
-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, Counseling, or Social Work 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 at a QSAP I level
-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
Job Salary:
$43,000.00 – $53,750.00
Hours:
F/T, Exempt – Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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.
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 (TH-0509).
* Include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Closing date:
Open until filled
