Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Therapist - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

A non-profit organization in Pittsburgh PA, provides recovery-based services that focus on substance use while addressing contributing factors of trauma, mental health, and family systems. We have been helping people rebuild their lives since 1976, and our residential inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services are needed now more than ever.

We’re looking for experienced, qualified clinicians to provide critical support services in our substance use programs. In this position, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including essentials such as performing assessment; conducting individual, group, and family therapy; and maintaining all required documentation.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and opportunities for advancement. Our treatment programs are located at our residential facility in West Homestead, and at our Outpatient Clinic in downtown Pittsburgh. Contact us if you meet the requirements outlined below and are interested in joining our team.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Apply PA DDAP ASAM diagnostic criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Ensure that clients receive accurate, strengths-based and culturally competent assessments throughout their service involvement.
• Produce participant driven, strengths-based plan for each client’s treatment goals.
• Manage caseload of clients, providing appropriate therapy sessions and supportive and follow up services that may include directly intervening to identify, prevent or deal with crisis situations.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisor, director and medical personnel, including presenting cases.
• Complete timely, accurate and professional documentation (written and electronic) of all service components required by licensing regulations, contracts, and agency policies.
• Understand and maintain compliance with all licensing regulations, contractual requirements, accreditation and professional standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• With supervision, take responsibility for own learning and professional development, including required 25 hours of annual training and other trainings deemed necessary or beneficial.

MUST HAVES:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an approved related field (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology, etc.). A master’s degree is preferred.
• Licensed clinician (LPC, LMFT, LCSW), a valid PCB Certification in a counseling discipline (CADC, CAADC, AAC), or ability to obtain PCB certification within one year of hire.

• Able and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to obtain current FBI, ACT 33 & 34 Clearances.