Therapist

Position Summary:

The therapist is responsible for providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and treatment services for individuals who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To provide individual, group and family counseling to adult men or women, including women who may be pregnant or post-partum, and/or adolescents who are receiving treatment for a substance use disorder or a co-occurring disorder.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed; also conduct psycho-educational classes with clients and their families according to the approved curriculum.
• Crisis and family intervention and involvement.
• To serve as a liaison between the client and other service providers as needed.
• To document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator, associate director of operations, chief operating officer and/or executive director.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical practicum required.
• At least two years' experience providing treatment for substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to be eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities.
• Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (AADC/ADC Certification) preferred, or the ability to achieve licensure/certification within thirty months.

Travel:

• Some local travel may be necessary
• Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation. Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.

Must be able to work Monday-Th 8:30am-5:30pm; Friday 9:00am-1:00pm