Crisis or Residential Recovery Unit Therapist; Ashland, KY

Overview

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Sign-On Bonus: 10,000

Salary – Associate Level License - 55,000 - 70,000 (LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT);
Independent Level License - 65,000 - 75,000 (LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT)

Bachelor’s Degree and CADC license with approved supervisor status or Master’s Degrees and license in Human Service Field. A working knowledge of the Twelve Step recovery process is necessary.

• This position delivers support to consumers and providers in the Crisis or Residential Recovery Unit (CRRU), Children's Crisis Unit or other Residential Recovery Centers.
• Supervise Peer Support Services and TCADC services delivered on site and off site.
• Provide direct care to consumers in the Crisis Residential Recovery Unit (CRRU) or other Residential Setting.
• Observe the consumer to ensure safe withdrawal and therapeutic engagement of addiction, meeting the client where they are in recovery.
• Handle telephone contacts for referrals; ensure and check proper admit and discharge of consumers along with necessary paperwork; process chart work; facilitate groups and individual therapy.
• Responsible for the timely production of reports for client charts.
• May supervise temporary CADC personnel and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for supervision and provided to the board in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate and consistently practice competency in the skills, knowledge and attitudes as outlined in Addiction Counseling
  
  Competencies:
  
  The Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes of Professional Practice (CSAT TAP #21, 2006).
• Oversee National Suicide Prevention Line Calls and ensure follow up as needed.

This position requires organizational skills, as well as knowledge and skills in coordination of client care. An understanding and application of The Principles of Effective Treatment (NIDA NIH Publication No. 00-4180) are necessary to function in this role.

This is a full time position.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing interest in this role.