Senior Therapist - Substance Abuse Outpatient Program
Company: City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Senior TherapistSubstance Abuse Outpatient ProgramThe City of
Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the
District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax
counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land
area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city
in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming
waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work.
About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as
a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich
history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you
are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we
invite qualified candidates to apply for our Senior Therapist
position.An Overview The Senior Therapist provides clinical
services (group, individual and family therapy, case management,
crisis intervention, assessment and diagnostic services) to
individuals with substance abuse and accompanying co-occurring
emotional, behavioral, psychiatric or other related problems. This
position also provides clinical services to individuals with Opioid
Use Disorders receiving medication assisted treatment (MAT) such as
methadone and suboxone.What You Should Bring The ideal candidate
should have thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior
including thorough knowledge of treatment issues related to
psychiatric problems, dual-diagnosis, and chemical dependency; good
knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychiatric disorders,
alcoholism/drug addiction.The Opportunity* Conduct psychosocial and
mental health and substance use assessments utilizing the DSM-5 and
the ASAM Criteria to determine client needs and to determine
appropriate treatment levels and modalities;* Works with clients to
develop individualized treatment plans based on strengths, needs,
abilities and preferences;* Implements group-oriented treatment and
therapy programs, applying motivational, cognitive-behavioral and
other evidence-based approaches;* Provides individual and family
therapy;* Provides care coordination or case management services
for clients who present multi-service needs and co-occurring mental
health and substance use disorders;* Provides crisis
intervention/emergency services if needed;* Participates in
treatment team meetings, conveying concerns, challenges, strengths,
and progress of individual clients;* Coordinates treatment with
referral sources (including Probation and Parole, ASAP, Court
Services, DSS and other) and other treatment providers (including
opioid treatment, psychiatry, detox, or residential team members,
or community health or housing professionals, for example);*
Prepares a variety of written reports including assessment,
diagnosis, treatment plan, progress notes, quarterly treatment
updates and others using an electronic health record (Cerner,
Anasazi, Credible);* Conducts client drug and alcohol screens as
needed;* Attends staff meetings, relevant training sessions and
conferences;* Performs other duties as assigned.About the
Department The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs
and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical &
Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services
for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual
disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides
compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best
practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and
recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect,
mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse
disorders.Minimum & Additional RequirementsPossession of Master's
degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology,
Education or related field; at least two years of post-graduate
work experience in providing direct clinical services to consumers
having one or more substance abuse, psychiatric, and emotional
disorders; and licensure or license eligible (has completed all
required education and supervision as required by applicable board)
as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment
Practitioner (LSATP) or Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth
of Virginia at the time of appointment; if license eligible, the
employee must obtain Virginia licensure at the first available
opportunity, but no later than one year after appointment; or any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides
the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must
possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their
residence if they are in a position with driving
responsibilities.Preferred QualificationsFluent and bilingual in
both English and Spanish; At least two years post masters
experience providing direct clinical services for substance abuse
including Opioid use disorders and co-occurring mental health
issues including individual, group, and family substance abuse
treatment and medicated assisted treatment (MAT) such as methadone
and suboxone; Knowledge of mental health exam, and mental health
classification/DSM-5 and the ASAM Criteria; At least two years of
employment in a mental health/substance abuse community agency
environment; At least two years providing care coordination or case
management; At least 10 hours training in Motivational Interviewing
and one year post-training experience in MI; At least one year of
experience using an electronic health record (Cerner, Anasazi,
Credible).NotesThis position require the successful completion of
pre-employment background checks including but not limited to:
FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry;
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Verification of
education/certifications; and Driver's license.Schedule: Monday
through Friday, hours will be set upon employment.
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