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Are you looking for a career where you can make an impact on others' lives? Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Therapist for its Womanspace program in Ardmore.
Based on degree and certification, the salary range is $46,025- $55,530 annually PLUS a sign on bonus of $1,500 after successful completion of 180 days of employment!
- Master's With License - $55,530
- Master's - $52,140
- Bachelor’s With Certificate - $47,440
- Bachelor’s - $46,025
Position Summary
The Therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to adults using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program. The therapist will perform initial assessments, create treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, and coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on individual needs.
Why Work with RHD?:
- Mission Driven and Values Based Organization.
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities to match your career goals.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings plans for qualifying employees.
- Generous paid time off plans that include Vacation, Sick, and Holidays.
- Wellbeing courses and fitness classes.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
Responsibilities/Duties
Therapy
- Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment.
- Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Caseload management
- Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
- Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
- Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.
Administrative
- Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.
Additional position duties include, but not limited to:
- Family engagement,
- Collaboration with community providers,
- Ongoing engagement with program participants
- Some programs may include on-call responsibilities.
Treatment modalities utilized include:
- Offering Trauma-informed care is at the core of what we do, and the ideal candidate must be able to engage with individuals from that perspective while also embracing harm reduction.
- Stages of Change,
- Motivational Interviewing,
- Cognitive Therapy,
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
- Seeking Safety.
Required Experience
- 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
Required Education
- A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
Required Qualifications
- Preference given to applicants with experience in trauma-informed care and the use of evidence-based practices in clinical drug and alcohol work.
- Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Summary
Womanspace Ardmore is a residential treatment program for chemically dependent women. Recovery and therapy in a home-based atmosphere are aimed at rehabilitation and a return to the community.
Requirements
Physical requirements
Lifting Requirements
- Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
Physical Requirements
- Stand or Sit (stationary position)
- Walk
- Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders)
- Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
- See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Reaching (high or low)
- Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
Reporting Relationships
- Direct Supervisor: Clinical Manager/Program Director
