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Addictions therapist

Quick overview

The Addictions Therapist is responsible for facilitating the delivery of addictions treatment and education services to patients, providing therapy services, and maintaining communication with other staff regarding patients' substance use issues. They also develop and conduct psychoeducational groups and provide community education about substance abuse.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field and be licensed as a social worker or professional counselor. Additional certifications, such as a certified drug & alcohol counselor, are required within specified timeframes.

postgraduate degreeCompassionCommunicationIntegrityPatient SafetyQuality ImprovementResource ManagementAssessment SkillsEvidence Based PracticeTherapy ServicesCommunity EducationPsychoeducational GroupsProfessional TrainingIntervention SkillsAddictions TreatmentDual Diagnosis TreatmentSubstance Abuse Education

Job description

Min USD $29.44/Hr.
Max USD $45.64/Hr.
Overview Responsible to facilitate the delivery of Addictions treatment and education services to patients of all ages.Provide education to other professionals about Substance Abuse Disorders.
Serve as experts in Evidence Based Practice for Substance Abuse Disorders.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

Hours

PRN This is a PRN (as-needed) position intended to provide operational support and ensure continuity of care during staff absences. Coverage may be required on any weekday (Monday through Friday) during standard day shift hours, based on departmental needs.
Highlights &
Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness

Benefits: Memorial HR

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling or related field required.Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC) required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure preferred; but must obtain one of these licensures within two years of hire.
Certified drug & alcohol counselor required within one year of hireExperience:
N/AOther Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Working knowledge of addictions and their multi-faceted impact.

Responsibilities: Principal

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities. 2. Respond to substance abuse consultation requests on adult psychiatric and medical patients. 3. Provide therapy services as indicated for patients on psychiatric and medical units. 4. Maintain regular communication with other staff and physicians regarding patients’ substance use issues. 5. Attend or facilitate family sessions to provide information about individual substance use issues and to coordinate dual diagnosis treatment. 6. Develop and conduct regularly scheduled psychoeducational groups regarding substance abuse for patients receiving treatment on the inpatient unit. 7. Develop and conduct as clinically indicated structured therapy groups for identified dual diagnosis patients. 8. Make recommendations to physician and team for follow-up services. 9. Provide community and professional education regarding substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues as requested and as time permits. 10. Provide training in substance abuse and dual diagnosis for other professional staff as time permits. 11. Assist, as assigned, with public relations activities, including development of referral sources. 12. Participate in quality improvement activities, as assigned. 13. Provide evidence annually of continuing education units in the profession. 14. Demonstrates knowledge of care for older adults through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions. 15. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in pediatric (adolescent) patients through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions. 16. Perform other duties as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.