Addiction Therapist

Job Summary:

The Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) plays a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, impacting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the community through health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease care. This position requires a strong understanding of health services and outcomes, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Primary Care Department, Integrated Behavioral Health Department, Outpatient Health Department, and Outreach teams to provide comprehensive care coordination for all MAT program patients.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive assessments for assigned MAT/SUD clients, followed by ongoing assessments and notes.
• Develop and implement plans for on-going MAT clients, specifying objectives and outcome goals.
• Provide individual and group treatment to address addictive behaviors, using Evidence-Based practices and approaches such as Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and 12-step group sessions.
• Facilitate referrals to other treatment programs, such as detox, inpatient, or residential treatment facilities, and medical care in conjunction with the client's insurance and primary care provider.
• Monitor and report information to the Manager, performing other duties assigned by the Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Completion of 8hrs of Buprenorphrine training program (can be completed post-hire)
• At least 2 years' experience in drug and alcohol setting
• Experience in an outpatient practice and drug & alcohol programs setting, preferred
• Current CAC certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Working Conditions:

This position requires participation in weekly on-call phone rotation schedule to permit 24-hour/7-day-a-week access to service. The Certified Addictions Counselor will be responsible for overseeing the patient schedule and attending huddles to identify issues/potential new referrals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
• Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change counseling, program planning, individual and group counseling
• Excellent organizational skills to manage numerous practice activities
• Proficiency in computer skills, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records, and willingness to learn all computer systems
• Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA regulations
• Leadership skills that include the ability and desire to champion teambuilding within the Primary Care Department
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and follow-through

Uphold the Commitments:

• Non-violence
• Emotional intelligence
• Social learning
• Open communication
• Social responsibility
• Democracy
• Growth and change

Cultural Competence:

• Awareness and sensitivity to the structural conditions and power dynamics involved in systems of oppression embedded in health care that impacts health
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety
• Ability to create a space for staff and those we serve to feel physically and emotionally safe
• Ability to support individuals on their paths to recovery and healing and resist re-traumatization of staff and patients
• Demonstrate exemplary problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize