Program Therapist

Purpose of Position

The Social Worker II (advertised as Program Therapist) position works at the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS) to provide prevention and intervention services in the community. This position works with at-risk children, youth, adults, and families. The work completed by the social worker may be provided in the office or at community sites such as local schools, medical facilities, client homes, non-profit agencies, community centers and other community sites.

The Social Worker II conducts outreach, attends community meetings, engages clients while assessing for needs and risk factors, develops services plans, provides social work interventions, conducts individual case management sessions, connects clients with community resources to meet needs, provides counseling and guidance, delivers educational presentations, and facilitates groups.

• Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity. This includes evidenced based models of intervention and the development of replicable models for program activities.
• Supervises assigned interns as Practicum Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with CARS procedures, grant requirements and School of Social Work Practicum Office requirements.
• Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

• Two or more years of post-graduation experience; experience with substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders; bilingual (Spanish/ English);
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Competent computer skills.
• Ability to work with children, youth and adults.
• Skilled at engaging individuals and facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of social work interventions and code of ethics.
• Ability to implement programs with fidelity.

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• May work one to two (1 to
  2) evenings per week.
• Hybrid eligible, but must live in Texas.
• It is a grant-funded position at the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies. This is a grant on 3 year grant cycle. The potential end date for this role is September 2028.

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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