Licensed Mental Health & Substance Abuse Therapist (GRANT FUNDED)

Primary Function:

• Incumbent works under the direction of the Director of Outpatient Services of the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) or designee, utilizing an evidence-based model providing individual and group counseling in a Co-Occurring Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate an evidence-based model program for those with Co-Occurring disorders.
• Provide group therapy, individual therapy, family sessions, and substance use disorders evaluations.
• Receive cross-training in other CMHC programs (e.g. Outpatient, Day Treatment, Inpatient Treatment), and provide services within these programs upon request.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Assure client information/records are properly documented and maintained.  
• Ensure all services provided comply with professional standards, state/federal regulations and established policies/procedures.  
• Participate in Douglas County Correction treatment team meetings with staff and outside agencies.
• Maintain assigned caseload and productivity in accordance with CMHC criteria.
• Provide input regarding changes to policies and procedures as needed.
• Perform quality assurance activities.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services required.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) and a provisional Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC) or Professional Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (PLADC) required.
• Dually Licensed practitioner Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or LMHP and LADC preferred.  
• Approved provider for Nebraska Probation preferred.
• Experience performing assessments and the Nebraska Standardized Model preferred.  
• Knowledge of the ASAM criteria preferred.
• Experience with community behavioral health programs/resources preferred.
• Experience with the Matrix Model program preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, post-offer drug screen and physical assessment.

Posting Dates: Open until filled 

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans