Substance Abuse Prevention Therapist – School Based

Substance Abuse Prevention Therapist School Based

AllHealth Network is currently looking for qualified licensed Therapist to join our team of passionate behavioral health service professionals on our School Based Team full time as a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or who have experience working with addictions. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other our clients and our future.

Pay Rate:

$65000 - $72000 annually

Additional $5000 for LAC

AllHealth Network also provides a 10% compensation differential for individuals who are bilingual in English and Spanish (language proficiency testing required).

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience education training merit and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.

Job Description:

Therapist

This therapist will work in school settings facilitating substance abuse prevention groups in person with adolescents ranging from 12-18 years old. They will be responsible for administering substance abuse screeners ongoing assessments and tracking client progress. The ideal applicant will have experience working with at risk youth demonstrate comfortability facilitating groups of up to ten people and have an interest in or working toward licensure in substance abuse therapy.

• Utilize key concepts of recovery including client choice empowerment; hope creating meaningful activity advocacy and consultation with key supports to facilitate client centered care that will help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals.
• Provide comprehensive assessment evaluation crisis intervention and psychotherapy to individuals families and groups of clients with trauma mental health and substance use problems
• Administer standardized screening tools to identify clients with behavioral health and/or substance use problems as well as tools to measure progress through treatment. Utilize these tools in the development of care plans. Modify care plans as needs change.
• Assist clients with symptom reduction (e.g. insomnia anxiety depression and post-trauma symptoms stress management emotional dysregulation)
• Use evidence-based models for treatment including but not limited to CBT solution-focused therapy behavioral activation harm reduction motivational interviewing etc.
• Provide an integrated care approach to assessment and intervention for clients having difficulty managing their health due to multiple conditions/chronic disease.
• Work closely and collaboratively within a team to provide support and coordination in addressing social issues and basic needs that are barriers to effective treatment and the clients ability to thrive.
• Provide linkage to case management services and other community-based resources to assist with building a network of support outside of treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in EHR according to established protocols
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review client caseload treatment concerns and recommendations
• Positively contribute to the financial health of the organization by ensuring delivery of clinical services.
• Maintain positive ethical and professional working relationships with community stakeholders regulatory agencies and other professionals
• Participate and contribute to team meetings clinical supervision and other meetings as needed to ensure cohesive department operations.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in specialized training.
• Complete all required documentation accurately legibly and within established timelines.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience education and ability of the employee.
• Provide therapeutic interventions that contribute to the recovery of individuals struggling with trauma mental health and/or substance use.
• Complete documentation to meet regulatory standards and/or contractual requirements.
• Actively participate in and contribute to a team-based model to ensure integration of services and coordination of care to promote improved client outcomes.
• Meet productivity standards for this job role.

Qualifications:

• AllHealth Network does not employ former or current clients or family members of clients receiving treatment at any AllHealth Network facilities.
• A Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related field.
• Active licensure OR registration as a candidate pursuing licensure in the state of Colorado.
• Exposure to or experience working in a clinical setting in the behavioral health field including assessment evaluation and therapeutic engagement of diverse clients; use of evidence-based counseling models and techniques that match presenting problems; good diagnostic skills and treatment/care planning; and the ability to work with clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR).
• Knowledge of DSM V and working principles of recovery and trauma-informed care in treatment planning and in direct care.

Shift:

Full-time position 40 hours per week.

Benefits & Perks:

First you would be joining one of Denvers Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing award and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of listened to and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus
• Please keep in mind that while sign-on bonuses may be advertised AllHealth Network maintains a policy of not offering these bonuses to current internal employees. We appreciate your understanding and continued commitment to our team
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Benefits

Please apply and you will be joining the amazing mission to be the most impactful growth and recovery provider with communities that need us most.