About this opportunity
Lone Star Circle of Care lists this Therapist - Substance Use Focus opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Therapist - Substance Use Focus
Austin, TX
Lone Star Circle of Care is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality health care to patients in Central Texas. We provide a healthcare home for the underserved and proudly provide the opportunity for our team members to make a difference in our community every day. If you're interested in helping build a healthier community and improving the lives of others, we invite you to join our team and become part of our dynamic organization.
Benefits of working with Lone Star Circle of Care:
We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b)
All employees start with 15 days of vacation per year, which increases in increments with tenure. We also provide 3 days of personal leave, 6 days of sick leave, and 7 days of holiday leave per year
Annual stipend and 3 paid days off for continuing education
Reimbursement of provider's professional licensing fee and annual membership dues to their professional organization, once an established provider with LSCC
Eligible for student loan repayment through external federal and state loan repayment programs
Qualifications:
You are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor that is passionate about working with the underserved population and those who may be experiencing significant barriers to care with an emphasis on substance use. You want to grow a practice where you get to decide the best therapeutic modalities for your patient and work with them on achieving their therapeutic goals in an outpatient setting. You are comfortable providing individual therapy both in person and virtually.
Mission focused and passionate about improving access to quality mental healthcare.
Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Experience with substance use patients.
Comfortable working independently in a group setting while also seeking support and consultation from colleagues.
Possesses extensive knowledge of DSM-5-TR and utilizes initial interview and screenings to provide diagnoses and care planning.
Collaborates with patients, and effectively communicates clinical impressions, while assessing strengths, barriers, and psychosocial needs.
Ability to interact and collaborate with community partners and emergency medical/psychiatric service providers to ensure patient safety, including whether a patient needs a higher level of care.
Possesses computer/technology skills to efficiently document using an electronic health record and conduct telemedicine visits, as well as communicating/meeting with colleagues virtually.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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