Job Description

BreakAway Health Corporation is a family-owned comprehensive outpatient facility that offers its services to adults and their families seeking help from psychological challenges or substance abuse. Our behavioral health services are designed to serve adults who suffer from substance abuse, dependency, sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

AMFT, ACSW, APCC: As an Addiction and Mental Health Therapist, you will meet individually with clients, run group therapy, documentation, and perform crisis intervention as needed. You will monitor clients to evaluate the success of therapy and adapt treatment as needed. You will prepare the Master Treatment Plan for all assigned Clients and update within agency guidelines.

Monday-Friday hours include 8:30/9:00 am-4:00/4:30 pm (hours vary according to census)

Benefits: PTO accumulation, 401K, Bonus 

WE DO NOT OFFER MEDICAL BENEFITS

family-friendly environment, business-casual work attire

Key Responsibilities

• Perform individual therapy (Max 8-10 hrs/week) and psyho-education group therapy services (4-5 hrs/week) for clients
• Crisis intervention
• Complete initial assessments upon admission and comprehensive bio-psychosocial
• Develop client treatment plans within 7 days of admission.
• Review and evaluate client progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment plans.
• Intervene as an advocate for clients to resolve crisis situations.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with any changes in client status.
• Coordinate therapy efforts with Clinical Director and additional professional staff.
• Attend training sessions and in-services to increase knowledge and skills.
• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings.
• Aid Case Management teams in discharge planning and work collaboratively to ensure successful aftercare plans are completed.

Skills & Experience

• A Master’s degree in social or behavioral science in a human services discipline.
• Prior history of working in a treatment center for substance abuse and mental health
• Preferred Candidates: AMFT, APCC, ACSW with 500 hours or more
• Minimum requirements: AMFTs need to have children hours completed. For AMFT/ACSW/APCC we can provide supervision if necessary
• This position also requires proof of a current negative TB test, CPR/First-Aid certification, and documentation for I-9 verification within the first week of employment.
• Has cell phone and working laptop 

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be well-versed in counseling protocols and techniques, have excellent clinical skills and maintain professionalism in dress, speech and actions.
• Must have good problem-solving skills, work well with others and be a team member.
• Must have expertise in communicating with highly developed written and verbal skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of twelve-step programs and principles.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to various groups.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.