Addiction therapist job description

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 80,000 office visits in 17 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “ To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive .”

For nearly 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

Responsible for behavioral health evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, with primary clinical emphasis on patients with unhealthy substance use, and secondary emphasis on general behavioral health patients. Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is a primary care clinic designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Duties and responsibilities

The Certified Addiction Counselor – Behavioral Health Clinician will care for patients in an integrated primary health care clinic. Typical tasks include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in individuals, couples and families based on clinical standards of practice and formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on evaluations
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, with a primary emphasis on patients with unhealthy substance use; provide clinical and consultative treatment services that are strength based and client centered to individuals, groups, families, and/or couples; respond to mental health crises, assessing need, formulating disposition, and implementing appropriate care; and provide mental health crisis triage assessments as needed for patients on the primary medical services
• Participate in a team of physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, care coordinators and medical assistants focused on integrated addiction treatment. This position will be responsible for brief psychotherapy, consultation and crisis management oriented services

• Coordinate with the general body of FHCHC clinical providers (medical, behavioral health and dental), social service providers, and care coordinators in assisting with and following up on client referrals and with patient care
• Complete all required documentation for intakes, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews, authorizations, billing, and licensure accurately and within a timely manner
• Participate in professional activities such as: continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of community groups

Qualifications

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), LCSW or psychologist, licensed in the State of Connecticut required. Unlicensed psychologists are clinical social workers of any type, including LMSW will not be considered. Clinicians with the credentials LMFT, LPC will not be considered.
• 3-5 years related experience is required.
• Oral and written fluency in both English & Spanish is required.
• The ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to work well in a team and regularly communicate with other behavioral health and primary care clinicians about shared patients; the ability to use computer and telephone; experience using an electronic health record management program and a strong knowledge base of medical terminology and procedures to work in an integrated medical clinic. Experience with running psychotherapy groups and substance abuse recovery and previous experience in health care setting, ideally in an outpatient setting, is highly desirable

Direction of Others

none

OSHA Status

Category III—Low Risk Position

Generally works in an office environment with no exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Physical requirements:

Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records,

Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions

Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $4,000.00 STAY BONUS FOR 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

We have a Full-Time and Part-Time position available!

Our Company: Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive mental health services, offering inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and community-based programs to individuals and families in Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties in Southeastern Indiana. CMHC offers a full continuum of care to individuals and families of all ages. CMHC follows the recovery model which emphasizes and supports each individual's potential for recovery. Recovery is seen as a personal journey that utilizes supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, and coping skills.

Position Responsibilities: The Outpatient Therapist will provide office-based counseling, engage new patients and maintain collaborative relationships with team, internal and external partners. Currently services are being offered remotely with likelihood of that continuing to some extent if desired by therapist.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy and ability to be licensed in state of Indiana required. Experience in trauma-responsive care and evidence-based practices is preferred but not required.

Day-to-Day Expectations:

• Compassionately partners with individuals of all ages and their supports to reach their goals related to improved behavioral health and quality of life.
• Conducts assessments, proposes diagnoses, evokes change and develops plan of care with patient.
• Maintains a varied or targeted caseload of patients based on expertise and professional growth goals.
• May provide group therapy if desired.
• Determines schedule that is mutually beneficial for patients, team and therapist.
• Engages in ongoing clinical consultation and development.

Why You Should Apply?

• Excellent Health Benefits
• Free Clinical Supervision
• Profit Sharing Plan (401k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO Plan
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Covers License Renewal Fees

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WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Now interviewing for an Addictions Therapist - Carmel

Up to a $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Must live in Indiana

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive "whole health" services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Addictions Therapist will utilize a strengths based recovery-focused approach to facilitate addiction and dual diagnosis groups and individual/family therapy services to individuals with substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with behavioral health professionals and primary care providers to provide integrated healthcare to the individuals we serve in order to achieve their identified goals.

Education/Experience/Requirements

+ Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health related field accredited by the US Department of Education required

+ Minimum two (2) years experience in related field required

+ Community Mental Health experience highly preferred

+ Must have excellent diagnostic and treatment planning skills; knowledge of substance use disorders treatment

+ Knowledge of social service systems, community resources, legal systems, and child welfare systems highly preferred

Licensure

+ Must be recognized as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the State of Indiana or license eligible

+ Recognized as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) by the State of Indiana, a plus

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


External Company Name: Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.

Street: 697 Pro-Med Lane