THerapist

Overview

POWER's mission is to help women reclaim their lives from addiction and related emotional health issues and improve the well-being of future generations. We are an agency committed to providing quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment and recovery supportive services to women with substance use and co-occurring disorders. POWER believes that diversity, in the broadest sense, benefits everyone. It's why we support multiple paths to recovery and strive for a racially diverse workforce. Treating every person with respect and dignity allows us to create a safe, inclusive space where all are welcome to recover, to work, and to thrive.

The Therapist, who is a member of the POWER House Residential Treatment Team, is responsible for working with women in treatment in a manner that is gender-responsive and trauma-informed, to help them develop an individualized treatment plan and achieve their goals and objectives, by learning the skills necessary to live free from the burden of addiction. Together with clients, help identify needs and develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans that reflect client's goals and objectives; review and update Treatment Plans as required; provide individual and group therapy; provide drug and alcohol education and facilitate psycho-education groups and life skills development classes as needed.

Interested candidates must have either a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, and a minimum of one year of clinical experience in mental health setting; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a substance use disorder treatment or mental health setting. LPC/LCSW preferred for master-level candidates and CADC preferred for bachelor-level candidates. Therapists who are not already licensed and/or certified must be willing to work towards the appropriate credentials.

• (All wages are listed as a starting rate, offers will be based off of relevant experience, education and skills)