Drug & Alcohol Therapist Job at JFK Behavioral Health Center, Philadelphia, PA

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  • JFK Behavioral Health Center
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

WHAT WE OFFER: 

JFK’s compensation structure is impacted by the limited resources dedicated to mental health treatment and recovery, but is augmented by our comprehensive benefits offerings:

  • Generous PTO accruals; vacation, sick, and personal days
  • Medical dental, vision and prescription plan coverage with moderate employee contributions
  • JFK is a PSLF qualifying employer for student-loan forgiveness.
  • Licensure qualifying direct supervision clinical hours (LPC/LCSW)
  • Direct and indirect clinical hours and supervision towards CAACD certification 
  • Reimbursement for continuing education, other training opportunities and licensure assistance

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail, 

 

Job Tags

Local area, Monday to Friday,

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