QSAP I - Substance Use Therapist - 3477

Indian Rivers Mental Health Center • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Substance Use Therapist position at A Woman's Place involves providing treatment to clients with substance abuse issues. The role requires a strong commitment to client care, knowledge of cultural diversity, and the ability to work collaboratively with various mental health facilities and agencies. The therapist will be responsible for maintaining a caseload, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing crisis stabilization and support services. The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, located in Tuscaloosa County.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences with a clinical practicum and the ability to get certification within 30 months OR a master's degree in behavioral sciences AND ADC certification or License to practice in the state of Alabama.
• Must satisfactorily complete case management training.
• Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
• Complete timely reporting information needed for ASAIS as identified by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain case load as determined by DMH standards and as directed by immediate supervisor while providing continuity of care.
• Work in conjunction with paraprofessionals and professional staff.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional boundaries.
• Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision of such assistance.
• Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid standards for provision of assessment, mental health consultation, group and individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, basic living skills, medication monitoring, and family support services.
• Provide crisis stabilization and support services daily for walk-in clients as needed.
• Be the lead provider of SA walk-in assessments daily and ensure that psychosocial assessments and treatment plans are completed at first contact with client.
• Provide periodic group counseling, individual counseling and case management as directed.
• Ensure that case management assessments are completed within 10 days of first contact with the client.
• Ensure that the treatment plan and treatment interventions are based on needs identified by the psychosocial assessment and case management assessment.
• Ensure that documentation is accurately completed within 24 hours.
• Attend staff and team meetings as assigned.
• Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• Provide all necessary data as required by the center and the state.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Provide accurate documentation of billable time and service reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain and support open communication with supervisor.
• Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of duties as outlined in the job description.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employees Retirement System of Alabama
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree