Recovery Center Therapist

Porter-Starke Services, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 20% match

11 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Employee discounts (YMCA)

Employee referral program

HSA/FSA accounts

Monthly student loan repayment up to $200

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Company paid life insurance

Casual Fridays

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Company recognition events

Free health screenings annually

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is looking for a full-time Recovery Center Therapist in Valparaiso, Indiana. This role involves conducting assessments for adults battling opiate addiction, creating treatment plans, and providing both individual and group therapy. Candidates should have a bachelor’s in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience. Certification as LCAC, LAC, MAC, or CADAC ii is required. The position offers benefits including a 401k plan, medical insurance, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in addictions assessment and treatment.
• Current LCAC, LAC, MAC, or CADAC ii or above required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction.
• Develop treatment plans and refer to appropriate level of care.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical records.
• Participate in weekly staffing with clinical team and psychiatrist.
• Provide education and case management services.
• Maintain communication with referral sources and providers.
• Conduct outreach and education to reduce stigma.

Skills

Addictions assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Case management

Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in addictions, social work, psychology or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Porter-Starke Services is seeking a Recovery Center Therapist to conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment; establishes treatment plan, provides individual and group therapy, education, case management and outreach as indicated.

This position is full-time at our Valparaiso location.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with offices in Gary, Hebron, Portage, and Valparaiso.

Benefits

• 401k w/20% match
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Monthly student loan repayment up to $200
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250
• Company paid life insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company recognition events
• Free health screenings annually

Vital Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment
• Develops treatment plan and refers to appropriate level of care.
• Provides individual and group therapy
• Completes thorough documentation in electronic medical record within established time frames
• Participates in weekly staffing with Recovery Center clinical team and psychiatrist
• Provides education and case management services to patients as needed
• Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with referral sources and other providers
• Conducts outreach and provides education to community organizations and providers to reduce stigma, increase collaboration and enhance referrals to MAT
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in addictions, social work, psychology or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience providing addictions assessment and treatment, including the provision of individual and group therapy

Required Certification/License

• Current LCAC, LAC, MAC, or CADAC ii (or above) required.