OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dedicated Therapist (LGPC) to join our team in providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to incarcerated individuals with Opiate Use Disorder and other related conditions. This full-time role pays $32.00 an hour and is located onsite in Rockville Maryland.

Why Join Us?

This role will be integral in helping individuals at one of the highest overdose risk levels to access life-changing treatment and prepare for successful reintegration into the community. This is an opportunity to bring hope and treatment to a vulnerable population. If you're passionate about using your skills to address the opioid crisis and change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today! to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference!

Montgomery County MAT Program Mission Statement:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs-program/program.aspx?id=bhcs/bhcsmedassisttreatment-p252.html

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll perform intake assessments, provide one-on-one and group counseling, and complete crucial data reporting to secure continued program funding. You’ll also work with community-based clinics to coordinate discharge plans for continuity of care.

• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals for Opiate Use Disorder and other co-occurring disorders.


• Provide one-on-one and group therapy, aiming to motivate participants to engage in the treatment program.


• Coordinate and facilitate discharge planning, including arranging community clinic follow-ups and ensuring smooth transitions.


• Collect data for monthly SOR grant reports and complete federal GPRA assessments, including follow-up and discharge documentation.


• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with the full medical team to share client observations and support holistic care.


• Maintain mandated assessments and data collection, helping to secure ongoing funding for this critical program.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain objectivity and understand the nuances of addiction, separating the person from the illness.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a keen ability to discern underlying issues, address challenges tactfully, and foster open communication without confrontation.


• Support clients' recovery in a direct, compassionate manner.


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to track and report data on a timely basis.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) or equivalent, actively seeking supervision toward full licensure.


• Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), substance use disorders, and/or corrections-based work is highly preferred but not required.


• A Corrections Background Check is required. 

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Health Savings Account


• Pet insurance.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.


• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.


• Short- and Long-Term Disability.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by assignment – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by assignment – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Sick leave varies– be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.