Recovery Centers of America

Primary Therapist

Recovery Centers of America  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

About Recovery Centers of America

Founded in 2015, RCA has treated over 77,000 patients and is on a mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction. Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing a level of understanding and support that makes RCA a uniquely impactful place to work**.

Much like our commitment to save a million lives from addiction, RCA is also committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We embrace people from all walks of life, with all different experiences and we find that unique, diverse minds foster creativity and perspective. No matter your background or whether you’ve been personally affected by addiction, what matters the most as an RCA employee is having a shared passion for helping people who are suffering from addiction.

The Addiction Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in RCA substance abuse treatment centers hospitals. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Gather biopsychosocial data, including that related to clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
* Work collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and develop treatment plans
* Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
* Guide and support clients in the development of adaptive skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction
* Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery and targeted strategies to address them
* Provide education to families about addiction, other disorders that frequently coexist and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves
* Provide family therapy to support the client and loved one in improving communication, boundaries, and ongoing reinforcement of recovery
* Assess other functional, behavioral and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and make referral to appropriate supports. These may include, job placement services, educational services, intensive case management and support groups
* Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan to guide next steps in recovery, including options for continuing care following discharge
* Facilitation of group, individual and family therapy session
* Active participation in multi-disciplinary case presentations and discussions

Licenses:

* LMHC, LMSW, LCSW or LPC preferred, not required

Education and Experience:
* Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required and licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or Psy.D./Ph.D. in Psychology
* One to three years of experience in an inpatient or residential behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
* Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
* Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
* Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
* Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
* Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.

RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

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Shift Hours


8am-4:30pm

Recovery Centers of America

About Recovery Centers of America

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is on a mission to help 1 million patients achieve lifelong recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions – one neighborhood at a time.

The RCA Care Model features a clinically proven, full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services at 12 world-class facilities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast regions. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most insurances, and provides transportation, intervention and family support services when needed. RCA is proud to have several of its sites recognized multiple times in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence.

We deliver comprehensive addiction treatment services in a safe and comfortable environment. Our addiction treatment services include drug and alcohol detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication for addiction Treatment (MAT) individual and group therapy, family counseling services for both patient and family, case management, life skills training, 12-Step education, psychiatric care, individualized aftercare planning, and recovery resources designed to support patients for life.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
2017
Website
recoverycentersofamerica.com
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