SUD Recovery Therapist

Job Summary The Recovery Therapist will provide SUD treatment services including assessments, individual, group and family therapy in the SUD Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programs. The Recovery Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide mental health and/or substance abuse counseling services to clients that meet medical necessity. The Recovery Therapist works collaboratively with the team to assess and link the client and families to needed community services and coordinates all the services that the client receives. The Recovery Therapist documents all services according to Department of Mental Health, Department of Health Care Services Alcohol and other drug standards (AOD), Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC), Joint Commission, and Penny Lane guidelines. Requirements Minimum of a Master’s Degree in related field. Must be registered or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. Clinical experience and/or training in substance use disorders, working in a drug treatment facility or mental health clinic preferred. Bilingual Spanish Required (verbal and written skillset). Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours. Position Location North Hills, CA Salary Range $74,513 - $93,003 per year Additional Compensation Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential. Sign On Bonus $5,000 sign on bonus (Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon date of hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period). Flexible Schedules Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period. PTO Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure. Benefits Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days. EEO Statement Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penny-Lane-Centers