Drug & Alcohol Therapist/Service Coordinator Community Services

Trinity Health•Pittsburgh, PA

17d

About The Position

Provide assertive community treatment to adults with mental illness in community-based settings across Allegheny County. Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in a cross-disciplinary mental health program, and who can distinguish between emergent/urgent needs and ongoing clinical work. Responsibility for maintaining clinical documentation according to Federal, State, County, and Organizational policies, and procedures. Provide stage wise treatment interventions based on the consumer’s stage of change. Provide engagement opportunities, assist consumers with meeting all case management needs, and provide both individual and group therapy. We are looking for compassionate providers who are solutions-focused and believe in a community-based care approach, and who excel at both practice and mentoring. Sound like you? Apply today! We are a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services and 1 year of clinical experience, preferably diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions.
Valid driver license
Ability to drive an organization vehicle
Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services)
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL)
Working Knowledge and understanding of medication used in treating psychiatric disorders

Nice To Haves

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred or eligible to gain certification within six months of hire.
Applicant is responsible for ensuring all requirements for licensure and/or certification are kept up to date and maintained within guidelines of their accrediting board

Responsibilities

Provide assertive community treatment to adults with mental illness in community-based settings across Allegheny County.
Responsibility for maintaining clinical documentation according to Federal, State, County, and Organizational policies, and procedures.
Provide stage wise treatment interventions based on the consumer’s stage of change.
Provide engagement opportunities, assist consumers with meeting all case management needs, and provide both individual and group therapy.