DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST 

JFK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER 

Philadelphia, PA, USA (On-Site)

POSITION OVERVIEW: JFK’s Drug & Alcohol Therapists provide direct clinical care to clients managing substance use & chemical dependency. For our Drug & Alcohol walk-in setting, our therapists serve the local community by:

•Providing clinical diagnostic and counseling therapy for individuals, groups & family/couples; and Drug and Alcohol assessments/intakes

•Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to patient's individual situation based on knowledge of alcohol and drug dependency and counseling and treatment methods.

•Using a collaborative approach to treatment planning, exchanging resources & ideas to promote strength, recovery & resilience 

•Modifying treatment programs based on observations and maintaining case histories. 

•Identifying social, economic, and health programs & resources appropriate to support community integration. 

WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO:

•Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health

•Are motivated to construct and implement impactful therapeutic techniques 

•Can establish rapport and cooperative relationships with individuals possessing diminished social and emotional capacity 

•Understand substance use, treatment and the dynamics of co-occurring disorders 

•Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors

•Are organized and can memorialize client progress, treatment plans and daily clinical documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements. 

•Have an awareness of the laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of behavioral health services 

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

•Master’s degree in the behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in social work/welfare, mental health, substance use & recovery, and/or public health

-OR-

•Bachelor’s degree behavioral or social sciences; ideally inclusive of studies in substance use & recovery 

-OR-

•Full certification as an addiction’s counselor by a statewide certification body and 

oRelevant internship experience in mental health/substance use & recovery care delivery; post-master’s experience is strongly preferred. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

JFK’s compensation structure is impacted by the limited resources dedicated to mental health treatment and recovery, but is augmented by our comprehensive benefits offerings:

•Generous PTO accruals; vacation, sick, and personal days

•Medical dental, vision and prescription plan coverage with moderate employee contributions

•JFK is a PSLF qualifying employer for student-loan forgiveness.

•Licensure qualifying direct supervision clinical hours (LPC/LCSW)

•Direct and indirect clinical hours and supervision towards CAACD certification 

•Reimbursement for continuing education, other training opportunities and licensure assistance

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail,