Aletheia House is looking for two individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals recovering from substance abuse in the Jefferson County area. These positions are located at the Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center, Bessemer, Alabama.
Location of Position:
Tele-health for Health Center
Office Location of Position:
Home based
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing substance abuse counseling to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment at the Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator-central Alabama, director of behavioral health, and the physician to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Coordinate the behavioral health treatment for all patients engaged in Medication Assisted Treatment and assures that all Medication Assisted Treatment patients are actively engaged in counseling
-Provide individual and tele-counseling therapy to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment at Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center
-Complete clinical documentation of all services provided in a timely and accurate manner
-Assure that all services are documented in the Health Center’s Electronic Health Record.
-Provide appropriate resolution for patient issues and concerns.
-Provide timely, complete and accurate documentation as required by DMH, Medicaid, Aletheia House and other funding sources and regulatory agencies
-Serve as a liaison between patients and other service providers as applicable
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator-central Alabama, director of behavioral health, chief operating officer and/or executive director
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work, or behavioral health field with a clinical practicum required
-Licensure as a counselor, clinical social worker or certification is preferred
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services preferred
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Job Salary:
$18.00 to $22.00 (Depending on experience and licensure)
Hours:
P/T, Non-Exempt,
Position 0404-A: Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 20 hours a week
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, or send an email with one attachment including cover letter and resume to jobs@specialkindofcaring.org. Please insert in the subject line (TH-0404-A)
To be considered for the position, you must submit in one attachment the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
