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Porter-Starke Services is seeking a Recovery Center Therapist to conduct initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment; establishes treatment plan, provides individual and group therapy, education, case management and outreach as indicated. This position is full-time at our Valparaiso location. Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron. BENEFITS: 401k w/ 20% match 11 paid holidays Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Competitive wages Generous PTO Employee discounts (YMCA) Employee referral program HSA/FSA accounts Monthly student loan repayment up to $200 Tuition assistance up to $5250 Company paid life insurance Casual Fridays Work, life, balance flexibility Employee Assistance Program Company recognition events Free health screenings yearly VITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts initial assessments for adults seeking assistance for opiate addiction via methadone treatment Develops treatment plan and refers to appropriate level of care. Provides individual and group therapy Completes thorough documentation in electronic medical record within established time frames Participates in weekly staffing with Recovery Center clinical team and psychiatrist Provides education and case management services to patients as needed Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with referral sources and other providers Conducts outreach and provides education to community organizations and providers to reduce stigma, increase collaboration and enhance referrals to MAT Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in addictions, social work, psychology or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree preferred. At least 2 years' experience providing addictions assessment and treatment, including the provision of individual and group therapy REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Current LCAC, LAC, MAC, or CADAC ll (or above) required.