Associate Therapist / SUD Counselor

Casa Serena is a women's only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate, and innovative individuals to the team in the position of Associate Therapist or Substance Use Counselor!

As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We offer engaging, culturally sensitive psychoeducation/process groups and love staff collaboration to enhance our curriculum. You will learn how to be confident running groups while we support self-care for our team.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

90% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance

401K 10% matching plan

Subsidized certification trainings available to enhance your path to licensure.

EAP Program

Practice your passion and learn new modalities!

Primary Purpose and Function

The Associate Therapist / SUD Counselor provides direct service including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual therapy with clients

Provide weekly family therapy with clients and their family members

Facilitate Groups

Create and update Treatment Plans

Complete Biopsychosocial and other Assessments as needed

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning

Crisis Intervention

EMR Documentation and compliance with TJC Standards and state licensing requirements

Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and CEO

Requirements

Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community

Psychoeducational group facilitation

Group Notes

Therapeutic interventions

Crisis Management

Should possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit.

Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues.

Minimum Qualifications

License or Certification in a related field (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, CADC, CATC, SUDCC) or equivalent

Two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment facility, preferable addiction centered.

Current professional liability insurance.

Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.

Salary Description

39-45/hr depending on credentials and experience