Drug & Alcohol Therapist (Full Time)
Location: 112 N. Broad St.
Department: Walk-In Clinic
DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST
JFK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Philadelphia, PA, USA (On-Site)
POSITION OVERVIEW: JFKs Drug & Alcohol Therapists provide direct clinical care to clients managing substance use & chemical dependency. For our Drug & Alcohol walk-in setting, our therapists serve the local community by:
Providing clinical diagnostic and counseling therapy for individuals, groups & family/couples; and Drug and Alcohol assessments/intakes
Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
Using a collaborative approach to treatment planning, exchanging resources & ideas to promote strength, recovery & resilience
Modifying treatment programs based on observations and maintaining case histories.
Identifying social, economic, and health programs & resources appropriate to support community integration.
WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO:
Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
Are motivated to construct and implement impactful therapeutic techniques
Can establish rapport and cooperative relationships with individuals possessing diminished social and emotional capacity
Understand substance use, treatment and the dynamics of co-occurring disorders
Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors
Are organized and can memorialize client progress, treatment plans and daily clinical documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Have an awareness of the laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of behavioral health services
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in the behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in social work/welfare, mental health, substance use & recovery, and/or public health
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Bachelors degree behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in substance use & recovery
-OR-
Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body and
oRelevant internship experience in mental health/substance use & recovery care delivery; post-masters experience is strongly preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
JFKs compensation structure is impacted by the limited resources dedicated to mental health treatment and recovery, but is augmented by our comprehensive benefits offerings:
Generous PTO accruals; vacation, sick, and personal days
Medical dental, vision and prescription plan coverage with moderate employee contributions
JFK is a PSLF qualifying employer for student-loan forgiveness.
Licensure qualifying direct supervision clinical hours (LPC/LCSW)
Direct and indirect clinical hours and supervision towards CAACD certification
Reimbursement for continuing education, other training opportunities and licensure assistance
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail,
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