Job Description
DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST (MATP)
POSITION OVERVIEW: JFK’s Drug & Alcohol Therapists provide direct clinical care to clients managing substance use & chemical dependency, including those using medically assisted treatment. 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:
- Master’s degree in the behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in social work/welfare, mental health, substance use & recovery, and/or public health.
WHAT WE OFFER:
JFK’s 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,