Part Time LCAS/LCASA Substance Use Disorder Services

A Caring Alternative; Morganton (NC); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Caring Alternative is looking for a SUD Therapist in Morganton, North Carolina. The therapist will provide intensive therapeutic services to adults with substance abuse diagnoses, supporting their recovery through structured individual and group sessions.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Social Work, has at least one year of relevant experience, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and involves ensuring compliance with treatment program definitions.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a closely related Human Services area is required.
• At least one year of adult substance abuse work experience is mandatory.
• Ability to pass criminal background and regulatory checks.

Aufgaben

• Ensure services meet SAIOP and SACOT definitions.
• Complete client admission and assessments.
• Develop group materials and lead sessions.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Group leadership

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

The SUD Therapist is expected to provide intensive clinical therapeutic services to adults with identified substance abuse diagnosis. These services provide structured individual and group addiction activities and are provided at an outpatient program designed to assist adults in a time-limited, multi-faceted approach to treatment. Services are offered during day and evening hours to enable beneficiaries to maintain residence in their community, continue to work or go to school, and to be a part of their family life.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services meet the service definition of Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) and Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment Program (SACOT).
• Complete the client admission process.
• Complete admissions interviews for new consumers; work with the SUD Team Lead to develop and coordinate initial assessment.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and make appropriate service recommendations.
• Complete consumer admission intake packet.
• Participate in daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings to discuss consumer progress and changing needs.
• Develop group materials and lesson plans.
• Monitor group sessions for best practice; lead groups.

Basic Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 365, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks.
• Provide proof of your education.

Education and Experience Required

• A master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related Human Services area.
• At least one (1) year of adult SAS work experience and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population to be served.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

LCAS, LCASA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.