Therapist

Theuniversityunion; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aletheia House seeks a licensed therapist to provide individualized counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders in Montgomery, Alabama. The role partners with the treatment team to support the mission and service goals.

The therapist conducts assessments, delivers group and family sessions, and participates in crisis interventions while maintaining clear documentation and referrals as needed. Local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health with clinical practicum.
• At least two years’ experience treating substance use or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities.
• Licensure/certification as required by Alabama Department of Mental Health or ability to achieve within thirty months.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family counseling to adults and adolescents with substance use or co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and psycho-educational classes for clients and families.
• Crisis and family intervention and involvement.
• Serve as liaison between clients and other service providers as needed.
• Document all services in a timely, complete and clinically appropriate manner.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

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• Location 1153 Air Base Boulevard,Montgomery, AL, 36108,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - PT
• Required Degree Masters

Contact information

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• Email [e-mail]

Description

Position Summary

A therapist is responsible for providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and treatment services for individuals who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.

Primary Responsibilities

• To provide individual, group and family counseling to adult men or women, including women who may be pregnant or post-partum, and/or adolescents who are receiving treatment for a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed; also conduct psycho-educational classes with clients and their families according to the approved curriculum.
• Crisis and family intervention and involvement.
• To serve as a liaison between the client and other service providers as needed.
• To document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator, associate director of operations, chief operating officer and/or executive director.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical practicum required.
• At least two years’ experience providing treatment for substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to be eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities.
• Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (AADC/ADC Certification) preferred, or the ability to achieve licensure/certification within thirty months.

Travel

• Some local travel may be necessary
• Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation. Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-12:00pm every other Saturday