Recovery Therapist

Porter-Starke 601; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Employee discounts (YMCA)

Employee referral program

HSA/FSA accounts

Monthly student loan repayment

Tuition assistance

Company-paid life insurance

Casual Fridays

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Company recognition events

Free health screenings

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso, IN, is hiring a Recovery Therapist for a full-time role at our Valparaiso location. The position focuses on assessments for adults seeking opiate addiction treatment via methadone, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group therapy.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in related fields; at least 2 years of addictions assessment/treatment experience; and current LCAC, LAC, or MAC credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in addictions, social work, psychology required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current LCAC, LAC or MAC license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for adults seeking addiction treatment (opiate MAT).
• Develop treatment plans and refer to appropriate levels of care.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Complete thorough documentation in EMR within time frames.
• Participate in weekly staffing with clinical team and psychiatrist.
• Provide education and case management services as needed.
• Maintain communication with referral sources and providers.
• Conduct outreach to reduce stigma and enhance referrals to MAT.

Skills

Addictions assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in addictions, social work, psychology

Master's degree preferred

LCAC/LAC/MAC license

Job description

Recovery Therapist-FT at our Valparaiso location! SIGN ON BONUS of $1,000 paid upon hire ($500) and 6 months ($500).

Porter-Starke Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community health center, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Recovery Therapist to join our team in Valparaiso, Indiana. As a Recovery Therapist, you will play a critical role in conducting initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment

• Develop treatment plans and refer to appropriate levels of care

• Provide individual and group therapy

• Complete thorough documentation in electronic medical records within established time frames

• Participate in weekly staffing with the Recovery Center clinical team and psychiatrist

• Provide education and case management services to patients as needed

• Maintain open communication and positive working relationships with referral sources and other providers

• Conduct outreach and provide education to community organizations and providers to reduce stigma, increase collaboration, and enhance referrals to MAT

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in addictions, social work, psychology, or a 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

• Current LCAC, LAC, MAC required

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