Substance Abuse Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Under general supervision, counsels substance abuse clients and develops / implements a variety of projects and activities to promote substance abuse awareness and counseling throughout the community.

This position will utilize various therapeutic modalities specific to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

Minimum Qualifications :

Masters Degree in the field of Counseling or closely related field with at least two (2) years of experience in substance abuse.

Must have a license from the State of Arizona, LASAC, LISAC, LPC. Applicant must be a person of highly stable character.

Applicant must also understand the need for release of information when necessary. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work independently.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to meet the Community’s insurance carrier requirements. Must pass an extensive background check.

Preferred qualifications : Masters Degree , LISAC plus 4 years of experience in substance abuse

Examples of Duties :

• Develops treatment plans, writes progress notes, makes appropriate referrals, and writes discharge summaries.
• Counsels clients, individually, or with family members. Functions frequently in Substance Abuse group settings.
• Remains current on different types of substances and state of the art treatment for those substances.
• Develops programs to educate youth and other interested parties regarding substance abuse, including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling.
• Facilitates various substance abuse groups with clients.
• Works effectively with other local area behavioral health / social service agencies as needed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality, in compliance with HIPAA, regarding all matters involving clients both during and off work hours.
• Will be responsible for running the Substance Abuse Program.
• Will address domestic violence issues.
• Works closely with the department clinical staff and provides assistance as needed.
• Will address Co-occurring issues
• Will rotate being on call
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

• Knowledge of available behavioral health, social service, and social welfare programs provided through Ak-Chin Indian Community, other Tribal , State, and Federal programs.
• Knowledge of the behavioral actions and physical manifestations of drug and / or alcohol abuse.
• Knowledge of and commitment to maintaining HIPAA regulations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community youth, community members, all Community Department employees, law enforcement personnel, legal representatives, State / Federal agencies, and a variety of institutions and facilities.
• Skill in identifying resources for referring clients needing programs / services not available at Ak-Chin Indian Community.

Referrals made with the approval of the adult therapist team leader.)

• Ability to work with inmates in a jail setting, as well as probation, as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
• Ability to express ideas in a clear and precise manner, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Classification Status :

This is an Exempt position.

Disclaimer :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Statement of Understanding :

I have read and understand this job description. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.