The Primary Therapist plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an RCA facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage RCA programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients' recovery. The Primary Therapist inspires and motivates RCA patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
- Help clients develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
- Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with Case Management around after care plan
- Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
- Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
- Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
- Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
- Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Experience Required
Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCW-C). One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient. Knowledge of medically assisted treatment options in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to lrotenbury [at] recoverycoa [dot] com or you can submit an application via indeed or our career site.
