Outpatient Therapist

Company: Recovery Centers Of America
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Recovery Centers of America is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join our Monroeville, PA Team!*Position Overview:*The Outpatient Primary Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in hospitals, substance abuse facilities, or other institution. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices*Specific Responsibilities:** Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment* Help clients develop treatment goals and plans* Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families* Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior* Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery* Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems* Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups* Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior* Direct oversight of census within assigned area, including ensuring adequate leads and/or direction where appropriate.* Ensures site meets census/budgetary requirements.*Education and Experience:** Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required; licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.* One to three years of experience in a 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 group, individual and family counseling*About Us*Our mission at Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is *to help 1 million patients enter a life of recovery by providing world-class neighborhood-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment*. We believe that patients who get treated wellget well sooner and stay well longer. We treat the whole family in everything we do.Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Addiction Medicine* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Master's (Required)Ability to Commute:* Monroeville, PA 15146 (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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