Impactful Outpatient Substance Use Therapist Flexible Hours

Here's Help Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Here's Help Inc. is seeking a compassionate and experienced Outpatient Therapist to join our team in Florida. This is a full-time position.

The Outpatient Therapist will provide quality care and professional treatment, counseling, and skills training to our clients in an outpatient substance abuse treatment setting. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and Florida LMHC/LCSW/LMFT licensure (or is a registered intern).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented treatment.
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate client records and reports.
• Coordinate counseling with mental health and other professionals.
• Develop and modify individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Assess drug dependency through urine drug screens.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Florida LMHC/LCSW/LMFT licensure preferred

Registered Interns considered

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Here's Help Inc. is seeking a compassionate and experienced Outpatient Therapist to join our team. This is a full -time position. The Outpatient Therapist will provide quality care and professional treatment, counseling, and skills training to our clients in an outpatient substance abuse treatment setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices to assist clients in overcoming dependencies and making positive life changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate client records and reports, documenting client histories, progress, and services provided.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and modify individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and histories, ensuring compliance with client status changes and measurable goals.
• Assess clients' degree of drug dependency through the collection and analysis of urine drug screen results.
• Attend training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma-informed
care, and recovery-oriented treatment.
Knowledge of applicable federal and Florida regulations, including confidentiality requirements
(HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2).
Ability to complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes,
and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with person’s served from diverse cultural and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education
• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family
Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
Registered Interns working toward licensure may be considered, as permitted by state
regulations.
Experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing counseling services in a behavioral health,
mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.
• Experience with outpatient substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders, and crisis
intervention is highly desirable.
• Experience facilitating individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
Management has

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55.000/ annual

Hours: Flexible, Monday to Friday