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Orientation Therapist
First Step House | Salt Lake City, Utah | Part-Time
At First Step House, our mission is simple: We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. We're looking for a compassionate, collaborative Part-Time Orientation Therapist to support individuals navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying a consistent, part-time schedule. You'll work alongside a dedicated team that believes in providing high-quality, person-centered care and helping clients build the skills they need for lasting recovery.
Pay: $35 - $45 per hour
Schedule
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Total: 12 hours per week
What You'll Do
As an Orientation Therapist, you'll provide clinical support and therapeutic services to clients as they work toward their recovery goals. You'll collaborate with the treatment team, advocate for clients, and help ensure care is ethical, effective, and responsive to individual needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
- Conduct individual therapy sessions for clients experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.
- Facilitate addiction-related psychotherapy groups and life-skills classes.
- Use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
- Apply ASAM criteria to support appropriate treatment recommendations and levels of care.
- Complete clinical documentation, treatment updates, funding requests, and other required records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Support clients with case-management needs, including housing, employment, medical care, insurance, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with clinical staff, community partners, and other stakeholders to support positive client outcomes.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and uphold ethical and confidentiality standards.
What We're Looking For
- An applicable social work or behavioral health license: MSW, CSW, ACMHC, LMFT, CMHC, or LCSW.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
- The ability to maintain professional boundaries and navigate complex clinical situations.
- A commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery journey.
Why Join First Step House?
At First Step House, your work has a purpose. You'll be part of a team committed to helping individuals overcome barriers, strengthen their recovery, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
If you're looking for a part-time clinical opportunity where you can put your skills to work and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $35 - $45