Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Behavioral Health Services seeks an experienced Licensed Independent Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor in Manchester, NH. This role involves conducting assessments and therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare and knowledge of substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Licensed in New Hampshire.
• Two years of post-graduate social work experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial level of care assessments.
• Provide group and individual therapy.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers for treatment plans.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work, mental health, or psychology

Job description

Therapist Needed for Elliot Behavioral Health

Elliot Behavioral Health Services is seeking an experienced full-time Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join our team.

You will be responsible for initial level of care assessments, group and individual therapy, and support to patients and/or their families. Within the healthcare system, you will collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, and support staff for treatment plans and patient outcomes. Experience working with clients involved in the criminal justice system is preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, mental health, or psychology required.
• Two years post-graduate social work experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

At Elliot Behavioral Health, Substance Use services, we assess, treat, and support individuals with SUD who are in or seeking recovery. Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed mental health and substance use clinicians, psychiatric providers, RNs, case managers, and recovery support staff.

Many people struggling with substance use disorder can be treated in an outpatient setting. Depending on the patients' unique needs, they may be referred or choose to participate in our Center for Recovery Management at Manchester (CRMM) for medication assistance with substances, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, or Maternal Opioid Misuse Program.

EHS, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity, is the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire. The cornerstone of EHS is Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center and the only dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department in Manchester. The mainstay of our organization is the Elliot Physician Network, which employs a collaborative and engaged team of primary care physicians and specialists. Our state-of-the-art outpatient practices, located throughout the Southern New Hampshire area, bring comprehensive care to patients and families where they work and live. With a fully integrated EMR, our clinicians enjoy the ability to provide continuity of care for our patients at every EHS location.

The Manchester, New Hampshire, area is a thriving metropolitan community, located within an hour’s drive of Boston, the seacoast, lakes, and the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. Enjoy four-season living, excellent school systems, a myriad of social and cultural events and venues, and NO STATE INCOME OR SALES TAX!