Job: Addictions Therapist - Collaborative Youth Services

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Jobing Description

Under supervision, the Therapist provides direct mental health clinical assessment and treatment to consumers and/or their families. As a therapist of record, the Therapist will also provide a variety of direct and indirect services for individuals age 14-25 who have a mental illness, and provide substance abuse/dual diagnosis services in accordance with ADAD standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides counseling, therapy and/or psychotherapy to consumers and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
Provides care to consumers in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
Maintains confidentiality of consumer records.
Provides case management services to consumers as needed.
Documents intervention and program activity according to Community Reach Center policy and procedure.
Develops treatment plans, monitors treatment progress, and follows up at disposition times.
Attends and participates in group sessions, in-services, education and training opportunities, meetings, supervisory sessions and special events.
Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with corporation standards.
Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
Provides oversight for Americorp member(s) who serve the Youth in Transition age population with supportive, non-mental health mentoring support.

Skills / Requirements

Requirements:

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field.
6-12 months of direct clinical experience (may include internships/practicum).
Minimum of CAC II certification and the willingness to pursue CAC III or LAC certification.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques.
Familiarity with MS Office products, particularly MS Outlook.

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