Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Health Connect America • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Therapist works under the supervision of licensed staff approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling or Social Work. The therapist assists with assessments and provides group sessions, individual services, and other program services for clients experiencing addiction. The role also involves intake screening, program administration, psychoeducational programming, and clinical group, individual, and family services.

The position is part of Health Connect America, a provider of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults. The organization describes its care as evidence-informed and delivered in clients’ homes, communities, and offices. Employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services or a related field.
• Must be approved by the state of Virginia as a Resident in Counseling (LPC Resident) or as a Supervisee in Social Work (LCSW-Supervisee).

Responsibilities

• Perform intake screening and assist with assessments, unless these duties are assigned to central intake staff.
• Perform and assist with program administrative functions, including psychosocial assessments and admission documentation.
• Contact referral sources and families.
• Conduct urine drug screens.
• Ensure treatment is authorized by the payer source, both initially and concurrently.
• Take an active role in psychoeducational programming using appropriate didactic, audiovisual, and other teaching formats.
• Perform and assist with the clinical group process using recognized therapeutic modalities and interventions.
• Perform and assist with individual and family sessions as needed.
• Perform and assist with weekly family education and weekly programs.

Benefits

• Scheduling flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products for full-time employees.
• Health Navigator access.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Benefits Hub.
• Tickets at Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time