ADULT TREATMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

2 weeks ago


CA United States Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Full time
 

Adult Treatment and Mental Health Therapist 

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring for a Mental Health Therapist for our adult outpatient program, Project Recovery in Santa Barbara

Be a part of a robust team of Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Therapists assisting individuals in our community who are pursuing recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Interesting and rewarding position working with adults who are self-referred, referred from an outside source, or court mandated. 

This position provides valuable training for those interested in doing one on one psychotherapy with adults. Therapist will receive training and experience in assessment, treatment planning, diagnosis, direct one on one psychotherapy, substance use disorders, withdrawal management, case management, family therapy, and appropriate documentation of those services. These skills are foundational for therapists considering a career either in private practice or clinic setting. Great exposure to community mental health and understanding resources available to underserved populations. 

Paid training and clinical supervision provided (group and triadic). 

Opportunity to work for well-established county-wide non-profit organization in collaboration with the school district. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
·         Master’s degree in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) 
·         Minimum one year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling and/or therapy 
·         Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, substance abuse assessment and case planning, and therapeutic interventions for substance abuse 
·         Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in South Santa Barbara County 
·         Ability to communicate professionally in writing and orally 
·         Ability to communicate verbally with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds 
·         High standard of professional ethics 
·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural preferred 
·         Familiarity with SB County Behavioral Wellness documentation preferred  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
·         Provide services as a License Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) per title 22 .to assess and establish medical necessity, determine appropriate groups/interventions, and create treatment plan for all clients assigned 
·         Conduct  group counseling, individual therapy, and family therapy to assigned clients 
·         Communicate regularly with support persons (parents, probation, family) in support of client’s treatment plan as allowed 
·         Follow Title 22 Guidelines & SB County Behavioral Wellness policies for client care and documentation 
·         Complete documentation accurately, professionally, and within prescribed time frame 
·         Maintain fidelity to approved curriculum/approach as assigned - Complete required Behavioral Wellness trainings annually 
·         Maintain client files and case notes properly documenting client's progress and attendance 
·         Keep abreast of the current literature and research in the field of alcoholism, and drug addiction/abuse 
·         Provide supervisor with requested documentation and statistical reporting information 
·         Assist with programmatic development of medicated 
·         Assist treatment programs and develop protocols to meet the Drug Medi-Cal requirements of all clients to have medical exams within 30 days of entering treatment 
·         Attend weekly staff meetings and casings 
·         Coordinate with program staff and others within the agency in a collaboration to ensure client-centered care 
·         Uphold a professional image of CADA at all times 
·         Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Program Director. Provide counseling services via telehealth methods (if applicable) 
·         Assess the family system, family dynamics and needs of the family for support services and assist with linking them to appropriate resources 
·         Attend school team meetings as they relate to the high-risk children/families on caseload (and at request/determination of principal) 
·         Conduct classroom presentations as requested and as possible 
·         Communicate regularly with supervisor including submitting reports as requested and checking and responding to email 
·         Attend the requisite numbers of units of supervision as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and as set forth by CADA 
·         Maintain an active caseload equal to or greater than ½ of the number of hours regularly scheduled to work in a work week 
·         Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team (including school principal, school psychologist, teacher, family advocate, and outreach) 
·         Provide training, classroom observation and consultation to teachers, principals, and other school personnel to increase understanding and identification of mental health issues 
·         Maintain case records, statistical reports and complete data entry for all program related activities and services; complete/submit documentation in a timely manner 
·         Attend weekly, one-hour meetings and trainings at request of your mentor 

This is a part-time position (20-29hrs/wk) 

Salary Range: $25.00-$30.00 dependent on qualifications and experience. 

Rate increase for Bilingual (Spanish/English) with relevant training/experience 

This is an in-person position, and the successful candidate will be required to meet with clients on-site. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to HR@cadasb.org and reference Adult Mental Health Therapist. For questions, call 805-722-1308. 



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