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Job Title: Substance Abuse Therapist
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Substance Abuse Therapist to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, please apply today! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k that's top 3% in the country.
Company: Youth Opportunity Investments- Brooksville Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid foundations of physical and emotional well-being, positive social and familial relationships, and education. Through a strong commitment to teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture, our employees are equipped and qualified to create transformative impacts in the lives of young individuals. At Youth Opportunity, we prioritize the investment in excellence for the growth and success of our employees and the achievement of the youth we serve.
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Job Type: Full Time
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible after 60 days of employment
401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees)
Tuition Assistance and Opportunities for Growth
Key Responsibilities: Substance Abuse Assessments: Conduct detailed assessments to evaluate substance use disorders and underlying mental health issues, using standardized tools for accurate assessment and diagnosis.
Individualized Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each resident's unique needs, regularly updating based on client progress.
Evidence-Based Therapy Interventions: Provide individual counseling sessions using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to address addiction, enhance coping skills, and promote recovery.
Group Therapy Facilitation: Lead group therapy sessions to build community, promote peer-to-peer learning, and support shared recovery experiences.
Family Therapy and Education: Engage families in the treatment process, providing educational resources and support to improve communication and reinforce positive behaviors.
Relapse Prevention Planning: Develop strategies with residents to prevent relapse by identifying triggers, building coping skills, and fostering resilience.
Life Skills and Coping Mechanisms Training: Teach essential life skills, emotional regulation, and coping mechanisms to empower residents in making healthy choices.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, ICD-10 standards, and facility policies.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in substance abuse counseling and participate in training and seminars.
Requirements: Licensure: Master's degree in a related field is required. Active license as a Certified Addictions Professional Counselor (CAP) is Required.
Experience: Experience working with youth in residential or psychiatric settings, focusing on addiction treatment and recovery.
Skills: Proficiency in therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, with strong case management and group facilitation skills.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds and provide necessary physical services to clients. Must be free of communicable diseases and able to transport clients.
Other: Valid state driver's license and must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Youth Opportunity Investments is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.
Worksite address
brooksville, FL, 34605, US
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