Substance Use Therapist Men's Road to Recovery $2,500 retention bonus

Care New England Health System • Cranston, RI

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About The Position

This position is eligible for a $2,500 retention bonus. The Providence Center Substance Use Therapist Men's Road to Recovery provides individual and group therapy and monitors client progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• LCDP or actively working toward licensure is required.
• Must have experience in group facilitation as well as knowledge of criminogenic risk factors.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, community partners, and Center employees.
• Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screening, intake and assessment, orientation, crisis intervention, individual and group substance abuse counseling, client education, referral, treatment planning, and consultation for clients receiving treatment from Providence Center within the program.
• Treat clients with respect.
• Evaluate psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• Collect pertinent data from appropriate collateral sources in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
• Develop a diagnostic evaluation of the client’s substance use disorder and criminogenic risk factors.
• Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Serve as a role model to clients on a daily basis in such areas as daily living skills and decision making.
• Identify specific therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific problems.
• Monitor client progress.
• Complete record keeping in accordance with TPC and other policies/procedures.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Center, community partners, clients, and the public.
• Assist with discharge planning as necessary.
• Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations within the community.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, case presentations, conferences, etc.
• Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.
• Serve on appropriate committees.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,500 retention bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level