Substance Abuse Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Our Brands

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Therapist (I) position is to provide high-quality, therapeutic services to clients, ensuring their mental health and well-being. The Therapist I is responsible for conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with other internal and external professionals. This role also involves participating in outreach and marketing efforts to promote services and attract new referrals, contributing to the overall mission of delivering comprehensive mental health care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine individuals’ needs and appropriate interventions.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools and techniques to gather relevant information.
• Create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the treatment team.
• Set measurable goals and objectives tailored to individuals’ needs.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Implement therapeutic techniques to address various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders.
• Provide consistent and comprehensive services to all assigned individuals on your caseload.
• Ensure regular contact and follow-up with individuals to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Accurately document all client interactions, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within established timeframes per company policy.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.
• Work closely with other professionals as a multidisciplinary treatment team, to provide holistic care.
• Participate in regular treatment team meetings to discuss progress and treatment strategies of individuals served.
• Provide immediate support and intervention during crisis situations.
• Develop safety plans and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
• Engage in community outreach to promote mental health services and attract new clients.
• Connect individuals and families with additional resources and support services as needed.
• Stay current with best practices, new treatment modalities, and emerging trends in mental health therapy.
• Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to address inquiries, disseminate information, and resolve complaints or concerns.
• If providing services in NC, additional responsibilities include:
  1. Actively engage with individuals through assessment, coordination, health promotion, and transitional care, documenting assessments and coordinating with the care team and treatment teams.
  2. Provide comprehensive care management, coordination, health promotion, individual and family supports, and referrals to community services.

Qualifications

State-Specific Requirements:

• Alabama:
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships.
  3. Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, LCSW.
• Florida:
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships and volunteer work.
• Mississippi:
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships.
  3. Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• North Carolina
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships.
  3. Must hold associate license as a LCSWA or LCMHCA.
• Tennessee:
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships and volunteer work.
  3. Must be eligible for licensure as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Virginia:
  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
  2. Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships and volunteer work.
  3. Must be a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in the state of Virginia.

Be Well with HCA:

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

• Additional benefits include:

• Access to a Health Navigator

• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Benefits Hub

• Tickets at Work

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters