Outpatient Therapist

Substance Use Disorder Outpatient TherapistHelp people get back into the swing of life by joining our team as a Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist!Monday through Friday, daytime hours with flexible start and end times to create work/life balanceFull-time and Part-time positions availableEssential Responsibilities:Practical understanding of substance use disorders as well as a practical understanding of the process of substance use disorder recoveryAbility to effectively conduct therapeutic, goal-directed treatment sessions with individualsAbility to facilitate groups, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Early RecoveryKnowledge of and an ability to complete all required record keeping documentationPractical understanding of the State and Federal Confidentiality laws and regulations governing the SUD treatment programs in the state of PennsylvaniaAcquisition of 25 hours of DDAP approved training per yearCognizant of MAT servicesFamiliarity with and an ability to collaborate with local recovery support servicesPractical understanding of the SAMHSA Guiding Principles of RecoveryAttendance at all mandatory and scheduled training, supervisions, and staff meetingsReport to SUD Facility Director on a regular basis to ensure consistency and quality of careMaintain 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 clientsEducation 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, LMFTCADC or CAADC CertificationIf 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 hireAddiction 101SUD ConfidentialityMotivational InterviewingBasic HIVTB/STDASAMCase Management OverviewScreening and AssessmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCompetent computer skillsSubstance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapist Rates:Full-time:$55,000-$62,500 -PA licensed annual salary range (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT) $50,000-Annual salary range for non-licensedPart-time:$50.00 per hour - PA Licensed (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)$40.00 per hour non-licensedPerks and Benefits:Medical and prescription drug coverageDental and vision coverageCritical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)PTO, PTO cash out, PTO increases, and holiday payFree supervision towards licensureEmployee appreciation, recognition, and awards401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributionTuition discounts through educational partnershipsPaid trainingLoan 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 1KG738Educational Documentation: Official TranscriptsChild Abuse Mandated Reporter CertificateCertified Recovery Specialist Certificate: If acquiredSubmit your resume today for immediate consideration!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.