Therapist- Assessment
Announcement #0591
Position Summary:
The therapist-assessment 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.
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
-Motor Vehicle Report – required
Travel Requirements: None
Benefits: Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and paid sick leave.
Hours: F/T, exempt, Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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 (THA-0591)
