Announcement #0549
Location of Position: Dallas County, AL
Office Location of Position: Dallas County, AL
Position Summary: The therapist is responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling for program participants. The areas served are Dallas County and Wilcox County, AL.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Provide individual, group, and family wellness counseling to program participants who are in Drug Court
-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, counseling, psychology, 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
-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 after 30 months
-Must have valid and current Driver’s License
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Travel:
Weekly travel required
Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation
Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included
Job Salary:
$43,000 – $48,000 ($3,000 retention bonus for employees who work for six months or longer)
Hours:
F/T, Exempt, Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 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 counselors to become certified as Addiction Professionals.
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should send an email with cover letter and resume in one attachment 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-0549).
* Please include both (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be considered for candidacy. *
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
