Therapist

Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and treatment services for individuals who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.

Primary Responsibilities:
-To provide individual, group and family counseling to adult men or women, including women who may be pregnant or post-partum, and/or adolescents who are receiving treatment for a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder.

-Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed; also conduct psycho-educational classes with clients and their families according to the approved curriculum.

-Crisis and family intervention and involvement.

-To serve as a liaison between the client and other service providers as needed.
-To document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner.
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed.
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator, associate director of operations, chief operating officer and/or executive director.

Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical practicum required.
-At least two years’ experience providing treatment for substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
-Ability to be eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities.
-Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (AADC/ADC Certification) preferred, or the ability to achieve licensure/certification within thirty months.

Travel:
-Some local travel may be necessary
-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation. Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.

Must be able to work Monday-Th 8:30am-5:30pm; Friday 9:00am-1:00pm