Recovery 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.

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