Substance Use Disorder Therapist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Substance Use Disorder Therapist who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.

• Health Insurance (covers mental health)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance (STD; LTD)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Training

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Retirement plan (403b)

As a Substance Use Disorder Therapist your responsibilities will include:

• Engages in hours of direct (face-to-face) client services for assigned clients at the rate determined to meet contractual and clinical obligations

• Conducts biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients

• Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client

• Conducts individual, group and multi-client counseling activities

• Completes all state and Agency mandated enrollment and outcome documents

• Actively participates in the certification, service and billing of clients covered by insurance or managed care plans

• Actively participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team for clients receiving other services inside or outside the New Horizons continuum of care

• Complete transition/transfer/discharge summary upon completion of counseling services, or upon transfer to another practitioner or level of care

Requirements

New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field with experience working with individuals with substance use disorders OR

• Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

• Masters degree in Human Services or related field and/or CAP Preferred

• Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 5 years

Salary Description

$40,000-$50,000