Therapist/MFT-A or Certified Counselor

Established Detox/Residential treatment program seeking licensed or MFT-A or experienced/certified counselor full-time employment. Candidate should have strong reading/writing skills and ability to relate with diverse substance abuse population. Right candidate shall be able to conduct group facilitation, individual sessions, family sessions, and clinical assessments handling a caseload of 3 to 6 clients.

Other job responsibilities shall include:

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide individual, and group counseling services in coordination with other team members.
• Participate in client pre-enrollment screenings and intake/assessments as scheduled.
• Conduct client psycho-social assessments and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Participate in scheduled in staff team meetings, presenting relevant information on all new admissions, treatment plan changes, and discharges.
• Maintain close contact with each client’s reference if written consent is given, providing monthly written reports if required.
• Complete necessary and on-going paperwork and chart reviews in a timely fashion.
• Keep accurate records of all assigned client contacts.
• Counselor is responsible for follow-up on participants after completion of program.
• Counselor will be a liaison between participants and program director.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the limitations of a substance abuse counselor.

Education/experience requirements:

• Registered/Licensed with BBS or certified with CCAPP/CADTP
• Experience in individual and group counseling.
• Computer proficient, KIPU experience a plus, or computer savvy
• Knowledge of self-help groups (i.e. Aa, na, ca, etc.).
• Knowledge of developing treatment/recovery plans and charting participant files.
• Must be able to pass drug test