Co-Occurring Therapist

About the position

To provide outpatient/day treatment substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health services targeting injection and other drug users utilizing the Harm Reduction approach. The Co-Occurring Therapist will conduct intake assessments, treatment planning, group & individual counseling. This person will also be responsible for providing after care and discharge planning activities including follow-ups, as well as assisting with program development.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Federal, State, and local government regulations while assuring compliance with all Vivent Health service delivery standards.
• Participate in the delivery of a variety of SUD services, as well as BHWC services at various levels of practice, giving primacy to outpatient/day treatment SUD services.
• Participate in administrative tasks related to Co-Occurring mental health services including program and policy development/maintenance, marketing, and research activities.
• Keep abreast of the changing developments in the treatment of HIV, substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ensure that all clinic patient/clients receive quality assessments and an accurate diagnosis.
• Prepare, formulate, evaluate, and manage an appropriate treatment plan for each assigned patient/client.
• Act as a liaison between patient/clients and their collateral contacts.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, correspondence and patient/client record documentation utilizing an Electronic Health Record.
• Develop knowledge of and maintain regular communication with emerging specialized service providers and other circles of care/treatment providers.
• Actively participate in the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic staff meetings, SUD staffing, individual and group supervision sessions.
• Regularly report to the Director of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic on all assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by clinical supervisor and Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness.

Requirements

• An accredited Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensure as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
• CSAC, SAC, or SACIT required.
• Experience in providing Co-Occurring SUD and mental health services, especially to the IDU population.
• Satisfactory Caregiver and Criminal Background Checks.
• Knowledge of Federal and State SUD and mental health statutes and requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of one's chosen profession.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.

Benefits

• 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year (divided into different categories)
• 12 days of paid holidays
• 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits
• Gender-affirming care benefits
• Employer paid short and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification and licensure assistance