Part- Time Co-Occurring Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Only- LCSW, LSW, LPC)

Help people get back into the swing of life by   joining our team as a Co-Occurring Therapist in the Substance Use Department Program! (

Summary: 

• Monday through Friday, daytime hours with flexible start and end times to create work/life balance
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Essential Responsibilities:

• Practical understanding of substance use disorders as well as a practical understanding of the process of substance use disorder recovery
• Ability to effectively conduct therapeutic, goal-directed treatment sessions with individuals
• Ability to facilitate groups, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Early Recovery
• Knowledge of and an ability to complete all required record keeping documentation
• Practical understanding of the State and Federal Confidentiality laws and regulations governing the SUD treatment programs in the state of Pennsylvania
• Acquisition of 25 hours of DDAP approved training per year
• Cognizant of MAT services
• Familiarity with and an ability to collaborate with local recovery support services
• Practical understanding of the SAMHSA Guiding Principles of Recovery
• Attendance at all mandatory and scheduled training, supervisions, and staff meetings
• Report to SUD Facility Director on a regular basis to ensure consistency and quality of care
• Maintain professional boundaries and behavior, as specified by the Ponessa Behavioral Health Code of Ethics/Conduct and the PCP Code of Ethics, during interactions with all staff and clients

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, Community Counseling, Community Psychology, Criminal Justice, Health/Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Pastoral Ministries or Studies, Sociology, and any other acceptable degree defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs. 

• A minimum of one year of uninterrupted experience in a licensed drug and alcohol setting; preferably outpatient level of care.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills :

• PA Licensed: LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT
• CADC or CAADC Certification 
  • If you do not have a license or certification, you must actively be working on obtaining it within 3-5 years of employment. 
• DDAP Trainings: Must be completed within 1 year from the date of hire
  • Addiction 101
  • SUD Confidentiality
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Basic HIV
  • TB/STD
  • ASAM
  • Case Management Overview
  • Screening and Assessment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent computer skills

Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist Rates:

Full-time:

• $48,000.00-$50,000.00 - PA licensed annual salary range (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• $45,000.00 - Annual salary range for non-licensed 

Part-time:

(Based on length of therapy session)

• $40.00 per hour - PA Licensed (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• $34.00 per hour non-licensed

Credentials: 

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 
• PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
• PA Department of Human Services: Use service code 1KG738
• Educational Documentation: Official Transcripts
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
• ASAM Training Certificate: If acquired
• DDAP Approved Confidentiality Training Certificate: If acquired

Perks and Benefits:

(Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment)

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Critical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• PTO, PTO cash out, PTO increases, and holiday pay 
• Free supervision towards licensure 
• Employee appreciation, recognition, and awards 
• 401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships 
• Paid training
• Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Practitioner approved site (see Ponessa.com for additional information)

Credentials and Clearances: 

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 
• PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
• PA Department of Human Services: Use service code 1KG738
• Educational Documentation: Official Transcripts
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate
• Certified Recovery Specialist Certificate: If acquired 

Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

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Ponessa Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The personnel policies are designed to assure equal treatment of all individuals with regard to employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex age, veteran's status, or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability.