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 Colbert County.
Office Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing individualized, group 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:
-To provide individual, group and family counseling to adults 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, light 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:
$20.00 Hour
Hours:
P/T, PRN Non-Exempt – Mondays per request needed – less than 20 hours
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 at www.specialkindofcaring.org. Please insert in the subject line (TH-0414).
- Cover Letter
- Resume
* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date:
Open until filled
