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The Work Group

Youth & Adult Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Clinician Preferred)

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,498 / year median in New Jersey

+21% projected growth

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Youth & Adult Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Clinician Preferred) The Work Group - 3.5 Pennsauken, NJ Job Details Part-time $40 - $60 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork HIPAA Outpatient experience Attention to detail Adolescents Full Job Description Youth & Adult Outpatient Therapist The Work Group seeks an energetic, compassionate, dynamic, detail-oriented substance use clinician or co-occurring therapist looking to work in our outpatient behavioral health substance use and co-occurring treatment center.
Responsibilities include:
Facilitate individual and group psychotherapy sessions for youth and adults. Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans. Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and determine appropriate treatment recommendations. Participate in weekly clinical supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings. Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation. Provide appropriate progress updates to authorized referral sources while following HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. Compensation is based on experience. The Work Group offers a supportive, collaborative workplace that values professional development and encourages continued growth. The Work Group is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with more than 40 years of experience serving urban, out-of-school youth ages 16-25. Since 2019, The Work Group has also operated as a licensed outpatient treatment provider, offering substance use and co-occurring mental health services to adolescents, adults, and families in both Outpatient (OP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) settings. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): How do you assess a new client and determine the appropriate treatment plan and level of care? How do you build trust and engagement with clients who are reluctant to participate in treatment? What strengths and experience would you bring to enhance our clinical team?
Work Location:
In person