DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST-W.I.C

JFK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

Philadelphia, PA, USA (On-Site)

POSITION OVERVIEW: JFK’s Drug & Alcohol Therapists provide direct clinical care to clients managing substance use & chemical dependency. For our Drug & Alcohol walk-in setting, our therapists serve the local community by:

Providing clinical diagnostic and counseling therapy for individuals, groups & family/couples; and Drug and Alcohol assessments/intakes
Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.
Using a collaborative approach to treatment planning, exchanging resources & ideas to promote strength, recovery & resilience
Modifying treatment programs based on observations and maintaining case histories.
Identifying social, economic, and health programs & resources appropriate to support community integration.

WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO:

Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
Are motivated to construct and implement impactful therapeutic techniques
Can establish rapport and cooperative relationships with individuals possessing diminished social and emotional capacity
Understand substance use, treatment and the dynamics of co-occurring disorders
Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors
Are organized and can memorialize client progress, treatment plans and daily clinical documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Have an awareness of the laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of behavioral health services

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in the behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in social work/welfare, mental health, substance use & recovery, and/or public health
OR-
Bachelor’s degree behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in substance use & recovery
OR-
Full certification as an addiction’s counselor by a statewide certification body and

o Relevant internship experience in mental health/substance use & recovery care delivery; post-master’s experience is strongly preferred.

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