Recovery Center Therapist

Job Description

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 required.