Outpatient Substance Use Clinician

Reports To:      Director of Outpatient Services

Minimum Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in social work, psychology or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.
2. LCSW/LSW or LPC and LCADC licensure.
3. Some supervised experience in working with substance-using clients (a minimum of five clients in the last three years).

Responsibilities:

1. Develop comprehensive holistic assessments of adolescents, adults, older adults and clients with secondary diagnosis of MR/DD; involve family members as indicated.
2. Develop individual and family-focused treatment plans which are goal-directed; involve family members as indicated.
3. Provide individual, group and family therapy to adolescents, adults, older adults and clients with secondary diagnosis of MR/DD.     
4. Coordinate treatment with other Family Guidance Center of Warren County services.
5. Coordinate treatment planning with DCP&P, schools, the Prosecutor’s Office, Probation, Parole, IDRC and other relevant agencies and services.
6. Complete evaluations and treatment progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
7. Complete reports to be submitted to DCP&P, the Court, the Prosecutor’s Office, Probation, Parole and IDRC on a timely basis.
8. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis.
9. Be familiar with community resources, including 12-step and other self-help groups, and refer clients as indicated.
10. Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings and attend scheduled      administrative/clinical meetings.
11. Participate in Program and Center performance improvement activities.
12. Take responsibility for professional development and meeting licensure requirements for  maintaining credentials through attendance at relevant workshops and seminars.
13. Educate clients on the relationship between drug and alcohol abuse and risk factors for the contraction of AIDS and other diseases.
14. Other duties as assigned.

This full-time position provides generous paid time off, an offer of medical/dental/vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match.

COVID-19 NOTE: All Family Guidance Center of Warren County employees must be vaccinated and boosted or be willing to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.

Family Guidance Center of Warren County is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates may send their resume/CV to Heidi Herrick-Lynn, Director of Outpatient Services, by clicking the “APPLY FOR JOB” button below.  No phone calls, please.