SUD Recovery Therapist

The Recovery Therapist will provide SUD treatment services including assessments, individual, group and family therapy in the SUD Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programs. The Recovery Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide mental health and/or substance abuse counseling services to clients that meet medical necessity.

The Recovery Therapist works collaboratively with the team to assess and link the client and families to needed community services and coordinates all the services that the client receives. The Recovery Therapist documents all services according to Department of Mental Health, Department of Health Care Services Alcohol and other drug standards (AOD), Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC), Joint Commission, and Penny Lane guidelines.

The Recovery Therapist is an energetic self-starter who is able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in related field
• Must be registered or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
• Clinical experience and/or training in substance use disorders, working in a drug treatment facility or mental health clinic preferred
• Bilingual Spanish Required (verbal and written skillset)
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; clean driving record; immediate access to vehicle during work hours

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules available upon successful completion of introductory period
• Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for licensure
• Medical benefits effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days
• $5,000 sign-on bonus (issued in two installments: $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon completing six-month introductory period)
• Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential