Therapist/LPHA (Casa Raphael)

Alpha Project for the Homeless•Vista, CA

6d•$35 - $40

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

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;
High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Clarity;
Working knowledge of all standard office equipment.
Ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook.
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.

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;
Strong critical thinking when making a treatment plan;
Strong ability to actively listen.

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.