About the Role
The Substance Use Services Therapist, as part of an integrated approach, will provide treatment from a holistic, dual-recovery lens, working with clients to attend to their mental health, physical health, and social health needs. Therapist will also support client engagement with psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Peer Support.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment from a holistic, dual-recovery lens, working with clients to attend to their mental health, physical health, and social health needs.
- Support client engagement with psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Peer Support.
- Provide flexible, person-oriented outpatient therapy.
- Facilitate group sessions.
- Utilize evidence-based practices with a practical, problem-solving approach.
- Create a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution through individual, family and group therapy.
- Maintain a trauma-informed atmosphere that aims to encourage the growth of all counselors.
Requirements
- Current NYS license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT) or permit holder.
- CASAC II or Advanced CASAC preferred, however candidates with CASAC-T or CASAC-P and/or relevant clinical experience providing substance use treatment will be considered.
- 1-2 years of experience working with clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess access to reliable transportation.
- Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Location
- Integrated Healthcare Clinic
Work Type
- Outpatient
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of experience working with clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders
- 1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility
Education Level
- NYS license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT) or permit holder
- CASAC II or Advanced CASAC preferred
- CASAC-T or CASAC-P
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 to $72,000
Benefits
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Family-Friendly Workplace
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus!
About the Company
- Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work!
- Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a supportive environment.
- Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization.
- Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.
- We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.
- We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Equal Opportunity
- Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
