Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
This full-time position functions as a clinician in the counseling of patients, conducting evening therapy sessions, and developing treatment plans. The role involves obtaining authorizations from managed care organizations to ensure reimbursement, and coordinating/implementing operational policies and procedures for the program. The therapist will represent the program to managed care companies, establish external contacts for chemical dependency health education services, and identify, investigate, and resolve client-related problems. Maintaining high clinical quality and outcomes is a key responsibility. The position also includes participation in departmental teaching and research activities as appropriate, and performing other related duties.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field of study
- Four years' experience in clinical substance abuse counseling and education required.
- Certified in counseling substance abuse patients (Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including use of word processing and spreadsheet programs
Nice To Haves
- Experience in research and education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a clinician in the counseling of patients by conducting evening therapy sessions, and developing treatment plans.
- Obtains authorizations from managed care organizations to assure reimbursement.
- Coordinates and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.
- Represents the program to all related managed care companies and organizations.
- Establishes external contacts where chemical dependency health education services are needed.
- Identifies, investigates and resolves client-related problems.
- Responsible for maintaining high clinical quality and outcomes of the program.
- Participates in departmental teaching and research activities as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
