Therapist/LPHA (Casa Raphael)

Alpha Project for the Homeless • Vista, CA

12d

About The Position

Therapist/LPHA, in collaboration with the Director of Alcohol and Drug Services, Case Managers, and Substance Abuse Counselors, will be responsible for case management, mental health assessment, provide group and individual counseling and develop an individual treatment plan.

Requirements

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook.
• Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.
• Master's in Social Work, Counseling, or LCSW or MFT, required.
• 3 - 5 years in case management, mental health, dual diagnosis, and substance abuse fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong critical thinking when making a treatment plan
• Strong ability to actively listen
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Clarity
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• CAARR and/or CAADAC certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills of any language, particularly, Spanish, preferred.
• Substance abuse treatment experience in a group setting, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, record, and monitor (weekly basis) client's Individual Treatment Plans to ensure progress toward client's treatment
• Conduct Mental Health screenings and assessments
• Facilitate co-occurring treatment groups
• Provide crisis intervention
• Provide clinical support to alcohol and drug counselors
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding the client's progress, services received in individual resident case files
• Coordinate and schedule appropriate client services with internal and external entities to meet clients' needs and treatment goals
• Complete and submit time-sensitive reports to referring entities and/or agents
• Ensure compliance with organization, contractual, local, state, and federal mandates, including confidentiality laws

Benefits

• Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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