Substance Abuse Therapist — Group & Individual Therapy

La Frontera Center Inc.; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term D

Voluntary additional Life and Short‑to

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera family, is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist for the City of Maricopa location. The role involves providing psychotherapy for adults and their families, focusing on substance abuse, with assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation.

You will deliver 40 hours per week with 30 hours direct client contact, participate in supervision, maintain records, and work with IOP/SOP/Aftercare groups using the program curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health related field required; License is preferred.
• Experience facilitating substance abuse groups and working with a substance abuse diagnosis is required.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Substance Abuse certification is a plus.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs.
• Facilitate IOP, SOP, & Aftercare groups, using agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum.
• Deliver at least 40 hours of work per week, with a goal of 30 hours of direct client contact.
• Produce complete, timely, thorough, quality clinical documentation of all services rendered.
• Ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties; participate in supervision.
• Interact regularly and constructively with the clinical team, support staff, and administrative staff.
• Coordinate communication with other departments to accomplish continuity of care.

Skills

Substance abuse group facilitation

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera family, is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist for the City of Maricopa location. The role involves providing psychotherapy for adults and their families, focusing on substance abuse, with assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation.

You will deliver 40 hours per week with 30 hours direct client contact, participate in supervision, maintain records, and work with IOP/SOP/Aftercare groups using the program curriculum.