Announcement #0444
Aletheia House is looking for an individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of
individuals recovering from substance abuse in the Selma, AL area. Areas serviced are Dallas
County and surrounding areas.
Location of Position: Selma, AL
Office Location: 900 Church Street, Selma, AL
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and
treatment services for individuals 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:
-Provide individual, group and family counseling to clients 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
-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, director of behavioral health,
chief operations officer, or executive director
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health 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 as a QSAP I
-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
Travel:
-Some minimal travel required (meetings/trainings)
-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation.
-Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.
Job Salary:
$38,000.00 – $50,000.00
Hours:
F/T, Exempt – Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Total Hours: 40 hours per week
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, licensed counselors or licensed social workers.
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, send an
email with one attachment including cover letter and resume to: jobs@specialkindofcaring.org,
or apply directly at: www.specialkindofcaring.org. Please insert in the subject line (TH-0444).
* Please include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
