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New Health Associates

Substance Abuse Therapist

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What they do

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.

$26,789 / year median in Texas

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description:
Austin Treatment Centers believes that exceptional quality should drive everything we do. We recognize addiction as a chronic disease and client recovery as a new way of life. We provide clients with an individualized and collaborative treatment plan during a full continuum of care and support. We foster and facilitate substance use disorder treatment by using proven strategies that promote long-term recovery. We are patient-centric and therefore, are committed to ensuring our affiliated providers have the resources and clinical support they need to offer our patients the exceptional service they deserve. We understand that engaged employees are vital to the development and success of our facility. We are always looking to develop different and innovative concepts to drive employee morale and build a culture in which our team members flourish professionally and personally. Our Clinical Department is seeking therapists (LPC/LCDC/LMFT, LCDC_I) to provide group and individual therapy to patients with substance abuse disorders.
Position Summary:
At ATC, Clinicians are responsible for providing direct therapeutic care, facilitating group process sessions and group educational skills sessions for our clients and their families in a outpatient chemical dependency treatment facility. Clinicians will also carry a personal caseload of clients. Our full continuum of Care includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
Essential Functions:
Provide individual and group counseling sessions for clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, making life changes and document clients' progress. Specific clinical services will include facilitating: Process Groups, Educational/Life Skills Groups, Experiential Learning or Recovery Activities, Co-occurring Disorders, and Family System Groups Cultural competency, including experience providing services to members of BIPOC or LGBTQ community. Conducting assessments, treatment planning, group and individual therapy sessions applying sound theoretical knowledge and utilizing best management techniques. Engaging in quality treatment team meetings in conjunction with medical staff. Communicating effectively across departments in order ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.
Education and Experience:
All counselors are expected to have licensure as follows: a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, OR working to acquire one of these licenses with at least 1 year of experience with substance abuse treatment services.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Candidate must hold a valid and current Texas license. Candidate holds an advanced degree Candidate has multiple years experience working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis patients.
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In person
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine Schedule:
8 hour shift Weekends as needed
Experience:
Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LCDC (Preferred) LPC (Preferred) LMFT (Preferred) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
Pay:
$48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LCDC, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance