Therapist/Addiction Counselor

The Company - Louisville Recovery Center is a collection of substance abuse treatment facilities that provide the full American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care. Our facilities are fully state licensed, environments fueled by the passion to stop the devastation of addiction and mental health.

We combine the best in psychiatric medicine, clinical interventions, and treatment modalities to create a patient-centered recovery plan. In addition, we provide an unprecedented faith-led approach to treatment.

This differentiator makes Good Landing Recovery the gold standard in evidenced-based treatment integrated with Christian principles. It has also produced phenomenal growth and best-in-class clinical outcomes.

Our motto is simple yet powerful - Your Comeback Story Starts Here!

The Opportunity – We are looking for a compassionate Therapist to work with clients, identifying health issues relate to drug and alcohol abuse. The Therapist should also be able to work with patients' families where necessary.

To be successful as a Therapist, you should have excellent interpersonal skills and show empathy while remaining professional. A good Therapist identifies health issues relate to drug and alcohol abuse and recommends the best course of action for the individual's needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Must be able to enforce program rules and demand accountability
• Interacts routinely with clients, observes behaviors and communicates significant observations to the supervisor. Promotes interest in recreational activities
• Engages with clients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
• Documents in client records timely, accurately, and appropriately
• Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage client’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment
• Assists with unit cleaning, organization of new admits charts, discharge process, filing, etc. Initiates client/employee incident reports
• Diagnose and treat behavior health of client dealing with substance abuse
• Facilitate sessions with individuals, groups, and families
• Create and support treatment plan based on client needs

Monitor Client Progress During Treatment

Will be responsible for providing various ecclesiastical duties in support of the company's and owner's core beliefs to include but not limited to: providing prayer to clients, leading Christian Bible studies/devotionals and providing practical biblical guidance

Requirements

• License in the State of Kentucky as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (preferred, but will accept CADC, LADC, or LCADC)
• Masters Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field preferred if not licensed.
• Experience in Healthcare / Behavioral Health is highly preferred
• Comfortable working in a time-sensitive, confidential environment where there are continually changing priorities
• Write and compose emails and letters that are grammatically correct
• Must be very computer/software/internet savvy (Microsoft Office)
• Comfortable in an environment where over-communication is needed
• Exceptional communication and follow through skills

Ability to Meet Deadlines and Work Professionally

• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA laws regarding healthcare treatment
• If in recovery, must have at least two (2) years clean time

Location

Louisville, Kentucky

Department

• Clinical
• Employment Type
• Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$55K-$65K