Drug & Alcohol Therapist/Service Coordinator Community Services (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type: Full time

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Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services and 1 year of clinical experience, preferably diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred or eligible to gain certification within six months of hire. Applicant is responsible for ensuring all requirements for licensure and/or certification are kept up to date and maintained within guidelines of their accrediting board
• Valid driver license
• Ability to drive an organization vehicle
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services)
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL)
• Working Knowledge and understanding of medication used in treating psychiatric disorders

WORK SCHEDULE : This is an Exempt (salary) position;

Primarily Monday through Friday daylight hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) with rotating evening shift (1:00pm- 9:00pm) as part of a team. Some weekends and holidays may be required. Will provide on call services on a rotating basis ($50.00/day flat rate reimbursement).

Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment)

• 403B with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday Days
• Plus more...

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide assertive community treatment to adults with mental illness in community-based settings across Allegheny County.
• Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and procedures involved in a cross-disciplinary mental health program, and who can distinguish between emergent/urgent needs and ongoing clinical work.
• Responsibility for maintaining clinical documentation according to Federal, State, County, and Organizational policies, and procedures.
• Provide stage wise treatment interventions based on the consumer’s stage of change.
• Provide engagement opportunities, assist consumers with meeting all case management needs, and provide both individual and group therapy.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for compassionate providers who are solutions-focused and believe in a community-based care approach, and who excel at both practice and mentoring. Sound like you? Apply today!

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY
We are a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.