Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
This full-time position functions as a clinician in the counseling of patients by conducting evening therapy sessions and developing treatment plans. The role involves obtaining authorizations from managed care organizations to assure reimbursement, coordinating and/or implementing operational policies and procedures, and representing the program to managed care companies and organizations. The therapist will also establish external contacts where chemical dependency health education services are needed, identify, investigate, and resolve client-related problems, and maintain high clinical quality and outcomes of the program. Participation in departmental teaching and research activities is also expected.
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).
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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
