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Job Description
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the LGBTQA+ and
HIV/AIDS
communities? Do you believe in providing compassionate, affirming mental health and substance abuse treatment and stay on top of the latest in behavioral health? If you're driven to support personal transformation and healing with a commitment to meeting clients where they are, this opportunity at Persad could be your next step. Join us in creating a safe, welcoming space where every client feels seen and supported—together, let's increase access to care that truly makes a difference. Why Choose a Career with Persad? Joining the team at Persad Center means joining a legacy of providing high-quality mental health therapy services to the LGBTQ+ community for over 50 years. At Persad, we believe in Accessibility, Dignity, and Representation, and we work tirelessly to provide services that celebrate and elevate the diversity of our community. Our commitment to these core values means that we care deeply about our clients and their wellbeing. Persad is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 80% company paid healthcare and a total of approximately 10k in annual company paid benefits. Our team is made up of caring and compassionate professional therapists and staff who believe that community service and providing balanced wellness and care is essential for building a better city, a better region, and a better world. Join us in our mission to support the mental health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and be part of a team that truly cares. Choose a career with Persad and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.
Organization Overview:
Persad Center provides a diverse range of mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse support, education and family support services to LGBTQA+ individuals, families and people living with
HIV/AIDS.
Founded in 1972, Persad is the second oldest LGBTQ+ mental health organization of its kind in the U.S.
Scope of Work:
The Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Therapist is a principal provider of Drug and Alcohol treatment at Persad Center. It is the responsibility of the D&A Therapist to provide initial and ongoing assessment of eligible clients to determine the most effective and useful psychotherapeutic treatment. The primary tasks of the D&A Therapist are: assessing new clients; providing individual, couple and/or group therapy; maintaining adequate required documentation; maintaining accurate financial records; participating in supervision and providing educational programs as assigned; serving as the Facility Director and D&A Program Director for the Washington, PA Persad Center facility. The D&A Therapist is supervised by and responsible to the Clinical Director. This is an exempt, full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of a client's treatment from date of entry to date of discharge. Evaluate clients physical and mental behaviors. Develop appropriate treatment and recovery plans. Facilitate individual, group, couple, and/or family therapy sessions. Monitor clients over time to access treatment progress. Must be available to see clients at our Washington, Pa. office both in-person and via Telehealth. Collaborate with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and department of correction (as needed). Collaborate with other D&A therapists on site and Center-wide program implementation and state regulations. Identify and address behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery. Take crisis calls on the Persad after hours/weekend phone. Clinical Therapists will rotate the phone coverage on a weekly basis. Meet productivity expectation(s) set by the agency. Maintain any necessary PA licensing and DDAP trainings to allow practice in your field
Required Qualifications:
Graduate degree in social work/counseling from an accredited institution of higher learning (Including completion of a clinical internship) 2 years of counseling experience Appropriate FBI, PA Act 33/34 fingerprint clearances Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 2 years D&A supervisory experience (Required to meet DDAP director qualifications)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Credentialed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT) Documentation of completion of all necessary DDAP trainings
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards Package:
Persad is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 80% company paid healthcare and a total of approximately 10k in annual company paid benefits. Medical plan with 80% company paid. Low monthly rates for dental & vision plans. Employer paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability 10 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days within your first year of employment. 12 Sick Days 9 Paid Holidays 403(b) retirement plan with match after 1 year Professional Development Training Opportunities How to
Apply:
Candidates can apply via Indeed.com _______________________________________ Persad Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We serve a diverse population and want our agency to reflect that same diversity. We pride ourselves on building a team of individuals who bring their best with them every day - because without that, we couldn't make such a large and lasting impact on the people that we serve. We encourage all interested individuals who share in this belief to feel welcome in applying for a career with us. An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees. Information contained in this Job Position represents the standard method of accomplishing the duties of this position. The preceding Essential Duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization. Reasonable accommodation may be considered as required and/or requested.
Pay:
$60,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have appropriate FBI, PA Act 33/34 fingerprint clearances
Experience:
D&A supervisory: 2 years (Required) LGBTQIA+ counseling: 2 years (Required)
