OTP THERAPIST

Location

Greenwood, IN | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

Valle Vista Hospital:

Since 1983, Valle Vista Health System, a 132 bed facility located in Greenwood, Indiana, has been providing high-quality behavioral health care to the community. We offer care for a broad range of psychiatric and addiction disorders. We provide care to adults, and to patients as young as age five. Our programs include inpatient, outpatient and medication-assisted treatment for adults, and residential and inpatient treatment for children and adolescents. These programs are designed to help adults, children and teens learn the necessary skills to regain confidence, heal and successfully function at home, work, school and in their communities.

For more information about Valle Vista Health System, please visit our website at

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Therapist is responsible for providing counseling, educational, and referral services to enrolled patients and their families as defined by OTP protocols. Counseling services include individual, group, and family counseling.

The OTP Therapist completes individual psychosocial assessments and assigns treatment objectives and goals accordingly. The OTP Therapist works closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to enrolled patients.  

Education/Licensure:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Previous knowledge and experience working with individuals with chemical dependency issues, with direct experience in family, individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and treatment skills, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Qualified candidates must hold one of the following licenses/credentials-Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) II, Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) IV, Indiana Certified Addiction Counselor (ICAC) I, Indiana Certified Addiction Counselor (ICAC) II, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) I, National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) II, National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor (NCAAC).

Additional Information : Required to work flexible hours and weekends.  Generally, hours will be Monday-Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm. 

What do our current staff value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Valle Vista Health System is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development with UHS.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Meal

Free Basic Life Insurance

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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