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If youre ready to make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve we invite you to apply today. Pathways to Life Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities as protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
Job Summary:
The Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Facilitator at Pathways to Life Inc. is responsible for delivering structured substance use treatment services in an inoffice setting. This role focuses on education support and therapeutic intervention for individuals dealing with substance use disorders. The SAIOP Facilitator works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support clients on their journey to recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Conduct comprehensive inoffice assessments to determine clients substance use history clinical needs and recovery goals.
- Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
Group Counseling and Education
- Facilitate structured evidencebased SAIOP group sessions focusing on addiction education coping strategies relapse prevention and recovery skills.
- Deliver psychoeducation related to substance use mental health and wellness.
Individual Counseling
- Provide oneonone counseling to address personal challenges enhance motivation and support progress in recovery.
- Tailor interventions to align with each clients treatment plan and goals.
Crisis Intervention
- Identify and respond promptly to crises as they arise in the office setting.
- Utilize deescalation techniques and follow internal protocols to ensure client and staff safety.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain uptodate accurate and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reports as needed for audits billing or case reviews.
Team Collaboration and Referrals
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
- Coordinate referrals to internal and external support services including medical care housing employment and peer support.
Professional Development
- Engage in ongoing training and continuing education relevant to addiction treatment and cooccurring disorders.
- Stay current with industry best practices and changes in policy and regulation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related behavioral health field.
- Active credential or licensure in accordance with state guidelines (e.g. LCAS LCASA CADC).
- Demonstrated understanding of addiction recovery processes and traumainformed care.
- Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to create a safe therapeutic group environment.
- Skilled in crisis response and intervention with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a teambased model in an office setting.
- Knowledge of documentation standards and confidentiality requirements (HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2.
- Cultural humility and a nonjudgmental personcentered approach to care.
At Pathways to Life Inc. our mission is to provide hope and healing through compassionate evidencebased care. As a SAIOP Facilitator you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives and thrive in recovery.
Pathways to Life Inc is an EEO employer M/F/Vets/Disabled