Independent Practitioner

Port Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Counselor  to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary Outpatient team designed to provide crisis interventions and support to adults and youths.

What You’ll Do

As a Counselor  on the Outpatient team, internally called Independent Practitioner or IP,  you will utilize screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop client treatment goals and person-centered plans (PCP’s).  The PCP’s will include input from the clients regarding treatment and diverse after-care plans. The Counselor may provide services to individuals and groups to include initiating contact and working with family members or support systems in the care process. 

How You’ll Benefit 

You’ll earn a competitive salary depending on skills and experience .  This full-time position offers a flexible  schedule Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm with evening flexibility depending on program and client needs. We also offer benefits to those regularly working 30 hours or more per week. 

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits 
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• Retirement Plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
• Reimbursement for work-related travel
• Professional development and opportunities for staff training

What We’re Looking For

To join our team as the Counselor you must have in-depth knowledge of  different therapeutic approaches and group techniques as well as their practical application in an Outpatient setting , be able to work independently, be adept at problem solving and de-escalation in times of crisis, and be able to provide on-call support . We also require:

• Full or provisional Substance Abuse licensure: LCAS, CCS, LCSW, LCMHC
  1. Dual licensure preferred
• Experience in Substance Abuse services preferred
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

About Port Health

PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. 

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!