Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center with multiple locations in Northwest Iowa. Our mission is to provide affordable quality behavioral health services to the people of the communities we serve, respecting each individual’s dignity, worth, and potential for growth. Ensuring an environment of confidentiality and dedication – we put our people first.

Join our Team! We provide excellent training opportunities, great benefits, and a team-based atmosphere to enhance client care and success.

PAMHC has an immediate opening for a full-time Substance Use Disorder Therapist. Full time is a minimum of 30 hours per week with full benefits, looking to fill 40 hours per week.

Pay Range:

Fully Licensed - $60,000 to $80,000 base salary depending on experience

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• PTO – 160 Hours first year with Annual Increases

• 7 Paid Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan – 5% Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Monthly and Annual Incentives/Bonuses – ability to earn an additional $10,000 plus annually

• Continuing Education Funds/Hours available after three months of employment with incremental increases

• Approved Sites for NHSC Loan Repayment

• Team-based care including case managers, RNs, psychiatric NPs and PAs, and a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Access to Plains Area Crisis Response Staff 24/7

Position Summary:

Provide outpatient substance abuse counseling for both individuals and groups. Conduct SUD evaluations and determine level of needs and diagnosis. Work with internal Case Managers on referrals to other appropriate programs. Completes documentation according to the documentation submission standards for the Center. Collaborate with external agencies across the continuum of care. Provide community education presentations to increase awareness, decrease stigma, and increase access to care as needed.

Requirements:

• Independent Licensure (LISW, LMHC, LMFT) and certification CADC or IADC

• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual a plus, but not required

How to Apply:

Follow this link to our employment application.

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