Primary Therapist

"The best part about being an Addiction Therapist at RCA is that I get to be
part of a new solution for patients who have only known hopelessness and
despair." -- Meg F., Addiction Therapist

RCA's Passion

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million
lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that
promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient,
outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We know one size doesn't fit all when it comes to addiction treatment; that's
why we tailor our treatment for each patient and offer specialized programs for
patients with trauma and multiple recurrences, as well as programs for older
adults, first responders, and more.

We believe in the power of local treatment, because families are a huge part of
the treatment and recovery process at RCA. Our family program rebuilds,
restores, or strengthens family relationships. As an Addiction Therapist, you'll
help facilitate family therapy sessions, as well as individual and group
sessions.

Our curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care were created to help patients
not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life. All of our services and
treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's where you come in.

All of our services and treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's
where you come in.

As an Addiction Therapist, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping
millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in
patient recovery, as you support and implement evidence-based techniques while
making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.
You'll pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to overcome the
past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome addiction.

If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of
America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!
Position Overview: 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

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 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 case management for dual diagnosis patient.

Competencies

* Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external
customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within
the resources that can be made available.
* Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions,
conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to
new challenges.
* Communication Proficiency: Comfortable using a broad range of communication
styles, and ability to choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate to
different audiences in diverse situations.
* Project Management: Coordinates the diverse components of the project by
balancing scope, time, cost and quality.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This
role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision
and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some
out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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 other RCA
locations within a year after treatment. This consideration will be subject to
the standard hiring process and must not compromise ethical standards, patient
care, or the reputation of RCA.