Substance Use Disorder Therapist- Adult Inpatient Residential- Fairbanks- North

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Join Fairbanks

For more than 75 years, the name Fairbanks has been known for the best in evidence-based drug and alcohol addiction treatment.

At Community Fairbanks Recovery Center, we offer the full range of scientifically supported treatments from individual one-to-one counseling to long-term residential programs, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a supportive living program, recovery management, and family support.

Named one of Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers in the U.S. — and the best treatment center in Indiana — Community Fairbanks is where patients suffering from addiction receive exceptional care.

Make a Difference

The Behavioral Health Therapist Acute provides direct patient care through bio-psychosocial assessment, treatment plan development, conjoint/family therapy sessions focusing on safety and discharge planning; case management, collateral consultation and comprehensive referral services.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• License eligible for the LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC in the State of Indiana required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field required.
• 2 + years of experience providing mental health treatment required.
• Recognizes and commits to critical importance of customer satisfaction (both internal and external customers).
• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with a focus on improving individual and family functioning in the home, school, workplace or community. Provides effective and efficient mental health interventions including, but not limited to individual, family and process group therapies and crisis intervention appropriate to client needs.
• Provides comprehensive and fluid links to other treatment programs within the continuum as is appropriate to patient treatment needs. Documentation and communication regarding all plans is clear and timely.
• Develops and implements effective and efficient treatment discharge plans as is appropriate to client needs.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of material as well as human resources required to provide quality and cost-effective care.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary treatment team in planning, facilitating, and coordinating treatment especially in the areas of assessment, referral resources, and discharge planning as is appropriate to the patient treatment needs.
• Actively involved in professional development and education.
• Actively involved in service line quality improvement efforts.
• Complies with all applicable Behavioral Care Services policies and procedures. Participate in Aggressive Behavior Management appropriate to the population served. See Behavioral Care Services Policy: Provision of Aggressive Behavior Management Training to Staff.