Therapist

Recovery Centers Of America - Greenville, SC

Full-time

Greenville, SC

Hospitals

About the position

The Therapist is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating medically-approved programs for patients in various settings, including hospitals and substance abuse facilities. This role focuses on inspiring and motivating clients to develop tools for recovery through evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human service field required; master's degree in human service field preferred
• Minimum licensure as a social worker with a LMSW, professional counselor or addiction counselor, LPC-A, LAC-A, LAC, LPC required; LISW or LPC-S preferred
• Acceptable substitute for licensure includes credentials as an Alcohol Drug Counselor (ADC) in process, ADC, or Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (AADC); AADC- Clinical Supervisor (CS) preferred
• Provisional licensure must become independent licensure and/or in process credentials must be completed within 3 years of hire date
• Preferably 1 year experience working with a substance use disordered population
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.