SUD - License Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) Program

Lifeline Community Services, Inc.; Point Edward; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SUD LPHA to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide vital therapy services to youth facing substance abuse challenges, utilizing a strength-based approach to empower families in the recovery process. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, gaining valuable experience and supervision towards licensure. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals and their families. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Excellent Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered in California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience in substance abuse assessment and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to youth aged 12-17.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Substance Abuse Assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Therapeutic Skills

Client-Driven Therapy

Education

Registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences

Experience in Co-occurring Abuse Services

Job description

SUD - License Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) Program

Position Summary

Lifeline Services is hiring an SUD LPHA to support our growing team. You will be responsible for providing individual and family therapy to youth ages 12-17 who are participating in substance abuse services. Therapy is delivered in a strength-based, client-driven manner that enables the family to support the youth's success in recovery.

The therapist will receive individual and group supervision and associates earn hours towards BBS licensure. Come join a multi-disciplinary team in a stable and well-respected social service agency, working with youth and families to help them live better lives!

Required Qualifications

• Registered in the state of California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT/ASW/APCC)
• Experience in substance abuse assessment
• At least 1 year experience working with co-occurring abuse services
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Determines initial medical necessity for admission with a face-to-face interaction if SUD Counselor completed intake.
• Provides clinical/recovery services and conducts mental health assessments.
• Works closely with SUD Counselors to complete Level of Care (LOC) and individualized Treatment Plans within county timelines.
• Conducts groups, individual counseling, and family therapy sessions.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-time, nonexempt position
• Monday- Fridays- flexible hours (may include evenings and weekends)
• $30.00-$33.00/hr Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background fingerprinting checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

Lifeline Community Services is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals, and families through problem solving, skill-building, and accessible community-based services.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.