Therapist, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Therapist to join our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services Team! The Therapist provides direct clinical service to individuals and families seeking substance abuse treatment on a flexible schedule that includes evening hours.  Delivers consultation and education to staff, other agencies, and the community. Meets with individuals in a therapy office setting. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and family therapy for substance use and/or co-occurring disorders to clients for a percentage of time per week as appropriate for position and as directed by supervisor.
• Provides group therapy and/or IOP groups using evidence-based curricula for substance use and/or co-occurring disorders to clients.
• In collaboration with the client, and by due date, develops, implements, and reviews the Treatment Plan using appropriate, defined and evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Conducts both intake assessments and court ordered evaluations for clients as needed.
• Documents all clinical assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and other required documentation within 72 hours (with the first being date of service/completion).
• Communicates professionally and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client care.
• Prepares for and attends weekly or bimonthly supervision, weekly department and agency meetings.
• Participates in training and staff development activities.
• Manages and responds to email, voicemail, etc. in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Substance Use Counseling, Addiction Studies, Clinical Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or other related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with people diagnosed with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Licensed in the State of New Hampshire, MLADC, LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons dealing with substance use disorder.
• Interest in providing effective family therapy interventions to support individuals with substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.  

Salary DOE $54,438-$84,584