Job Description
Recovery Centers of America's South Amboy, New Jersey location is looking for a Full-Time Outpatient RESCU Therapist to join the team.
*Position Overview:*
The Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for First Responder patients in hospitals, substance abuse facilities, or other institutions. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
*Specific Responsibilities:*
* Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
* Help clients develop treatment goals and plans
* Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
* Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
* Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
* Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
* Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
* Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
* Utilize treatment modalities that are culturally competent for First Responders and their families
*Education and Experience:*
* Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required and licensure as an LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT preferred.
* One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings
* One to three years of experience serving First Responder populations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
* Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
* Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
* Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
* Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
* Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at other RCA locations within a year after treatment. This consideration will be subject to the standard hiring process and must not compromise ethical standards, patient care, or the reputation of RCA.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Master's (Required)
Experience:
* Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)
* First responder: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,