Therapist -Bessemer, AL
Announcement #0404-A
Aletheia House is looking an individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals recovering from substance abuse in the Jefferson County area. This position is located at the
Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center, Bessemer, Alabama.
Location of Position: Tele-health for Health Center
Office Location of Position: Home based
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing substance abuse counseling to patients enrolled in
Medication Assisted Treatment at the Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center. The therapist works closely with the treatment coordinator-central Alabama, director of behavioral health, and the physician to accomplish the mission and service goals of Aletheia House.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Coordinate the behavioral health treatment for all patients engaged in Medication Assisted
Treatment and assures that all Medication Assisted Treatment patients are actively engaged in counseling
-Provide individual and tele-counseling therapy to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted
Treatment at Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center
-Complete clinical documentation of all services provided in a timely and accurate manner
-Assure that all services are documented in the Health Center’s Electronic Health Record.
-Provide appropriate resolution for patient issues and concerns.
-Provide timely, complete and accurate documentation as required by DMH, Medicaid, Aletheia
House and other funding sources and regulatory agencies
-Serve as a liaison between patients and other service providers as applicable
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator-central Alabama, director of behavioral health, chief operating officer and/or executive director
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work, or behavioral health field with a clinical practicum required
-Licensure as a counselor, clinical social worker or certification is preferred
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services preferred
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Job Salary:
$18.00 to $22.00 (Depending on experience and licensure)
Hours:
P/T, Non-Exempt,
Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 20 hours a week
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, or send an email with one attachment including cover letter and resume as instructed through indeed.
Please insert in the subject line (TH-0404-A).
To be considered for the position, you must submit in one attachment the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Education:
- Master’s (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Company’s website:
- www.specialkindofcaring.org
Company’s Facebook page:
- Aletheia House
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Source: Indeed.com
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