Announcement #0458
Aletheia House is looking for an individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of
individuals recovering from substance abuse. The area served is Madison County.
Location of position: Women’s Hope North, Huntsville, Alabama
Office Location: 228 Sparkman Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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 to
accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.
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
-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, 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
Travel:
-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation
-Occasional travel required to attend quarterly meetings and trainings.
-Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.
-Driver’s License required
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Job Salary:
$40,000.00 – $42,000.00Hours:
F/T, Exempt – Monday-Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 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 counselors 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-0458).
* Include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be considered
for candidacy.*
Closing date:
Open until filled
