Porter-Starke Services is seeking a Recovery Center Therapist to conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment; establishes treatment plan, provides individual and group therapy, education, case management and outreach as indicated.
This position is full-time at our Valparaiso location.
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with offices in Gary, Hebron, Portage, and Valparaiso.
BENEFITS:
- 401k w/20% match
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Competitive wages
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts (YMCA)
- Employee referral program
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Monthly student loan repayment up to $200
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250
- Company paid life insurance
- Casual Fridays
- Work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company recognition events
- Free health screenings annually
VITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment
- Develops treatment plan and refers to appropriate level of care.
- Provides individual and group therapy
- Completes thorough documentation in electronic medical record within established time frames
- Participates in weekly staffing with Recovery Center clinical team and psychiatrist
- Provides education and case management services to patients as needed
- Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with referral sources and other providers
- Conducts outreach and provides education to community organizations and providers to reduce stigma, increase collaboration and enhance referrals to MAT
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in addictions, social work, psychology or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 2 years’ experience providing addictions assessment and treatment, including the provision of individual and group therapy
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- Current LCAC, LAC, MAC, or CADAC ll (or above) required.