Voted as one of Ohio's Top 3 Best Addiction Treatment Centers

In operation since 1981, New Directions, Inc. provides a full continuum of treatment programming for adolescents struggling with a primary substance abuse disorder, as well as co-occurring mental health concerns. The facility also accepts pregnant adolescents. Located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, the facility provides gender-specific residential programs, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and traditional outpatient programs. New Directions does not provide medical detoxification services on-site.

The Therapist performs diagnostic assessments and clinical services within the office setting. This position is responsible for individual, family & group counseling along with crisis intervention services and case management. This provider will engage as a member of a collaborative team. With a Trauma informed approach, this position will be a representative for the organization and how we offer integrated services for recovery and mental health. Position may be specific to residential or outpatient clients & families or a combination of both

More specifically, this therapist role is primarily responsible for the following:

• Defining an initial treatment plan appropriate for the diagnosis with ongoing review of the client’s progress through to discharge
• Gathering and documenting clinically relevant information such as past history, symptoms, signs, and behavior patterns through interviews of client, family and other interested parties.
• Evaluates the indications of behavioral health issues that interfere with normal, healthy functioning.
• Evaluates the nature of and extent of use, misuse, and/or addiction to alcohol or other drugs by client.
• Makes referrals for clients and/or family members as appropriate.
• Identifies potential areas for crisis and proactive plans to prevent it.

Position Requirements:

• Associates degree with a valid CDCA .Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree candidates must have LSW licensure or licensure eligible.
• Experience working with adolescents and their families involving addiction and mental health treatment
• Experience recognizing the various socio-economic and cultural factors within which addiction and substance abuse exist and how to overcome obstacles to sobriety.
• Experience working with parents and legal guardians of the clients in a family counseling setting.
• Valid driver’s license (with 4 points or less). Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points or less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000.

Our Organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. We are a drug free organization and all employees must test negative for all illegal drugs including marijuana.