Therapist/LPHA (Licensed)

POSITION SUMMARY Therapist/LPHA, in collaboration with the Director of Alcohol and Drug Services, Case Managers, and Substance Abuse Counselors, will be responsible for case management, mental health assessment, provide group and individual counseling and develop an individual treatment plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Treatment (80%)

• Develop, record, and monitor (weekly basis) client's Individual Treatment Plans to ensure progress toward client's treatment
• Conduct Mental Health screenings and assessments
• Facilitate co-occurring treatment groups
• Provide crisis intervention
• Provide clinical support to alcohol and drug counselors

Administration (10%)

• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding the client's progress, services received in individual resident case files
• Coordinate and schedule appropriate client services with internal and external entities to meet clients' needs and treatment goals

Reporting & Compliance (10%)

• Complete and submit time-sensitive reports to referring entities and/or agents
• Ensure compliance with organization, contractual, local, state, and federal mandates, including confidentiality laws

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's in Social Work, Counseling, LCSW or MFT, required.

Certifications: CAARR and/or CAADAC certification preferred.

Work Experience: 3-5 years in case management, mental health, dual diagnosis, and substance abuse fields.

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Bilingual skills of any language, particularly Spanish, preferred
• Substance abuse treatment experience in a group setting, preferred
• Strong critical thinking when making a treatment plan
• Strong ability to actively listen
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Clarity
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment

BENEFITS Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance.