RCA

Full Time Permanent

Recovery Centers of America

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is a ground-breaking addiction and mental health treatment provider, setting the standard when it comes to accessible, affordable, and effective care. RCA understands the heartache, damage, and pain substance use disorder causes a person as well as their family and friends. Not only do we believe that addiction treatment should be affordable, accessible, and evidence-based, but our driven, compassionate, and dedicated employees make those beliefs a reality! This is where you come in.

Position Overview: The Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for 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 behaviorEducation and Experience:* Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required and licensure as an LMHC, LADC, LCSW, or Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.* One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse 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.