Laporte Recovery Center

The Therapist will conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment; establish treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, education, case management and outreach as indicated.

This candidate MUST have a current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAC, LAC, MAC required. LSW, LMHCA, or LCACA allowable if accompanied by an Indiana MATS Certification.

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. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance up to $200/month
• Loan repayments up to $5250/year
• Casual Fridays 
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

JOB DUTIES: 

• 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 timeframes
• 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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

• Current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAC, LAC, MAC required. LSW, LMHCA, or LCACA allowable if accompanied by an Indiana MATS Certification.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org/