General Description
Responsibilities include providing clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay who are diagnosed with a mental health and or substance use disorder. Therapist will assist with the development of coping skills and emotional regulation.
Therapist will be responsible for a minimum of 20 – 30 hours of direct client care which consists of a variety of group and individual sessions on a weekly basis. Therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis.
Therapists are expected to make consistent contact with family or support member
Tasks & Responsibilities
A. Essential Duties
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Assess the counseling needs of the client
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Assessing client for substance abuse and mental health diagnosis using DSM, PHQ-9 and Columbia Scale criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM and DSM criteria.
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Review previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
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Preparing and providing the substance abuse counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan
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Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
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Documenting all client records, counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
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Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record.
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Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e. legal, school, employer, etc.)
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Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
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Facilitate group sessions.
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Documenting: Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans.
B. Additional Duties
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Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
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As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.
C. Interpersonal Relations
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Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
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Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
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Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
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Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).
Competencies
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Adaptability
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Customer Service
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Decision Making
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Dependability
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Ethics
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Interpersonal Skills
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Job Knowledge
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Conflict Management
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Organization Skills
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Productivity
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Self-Development
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Teamwork
Clinical Competencies:
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Screening
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Intake/Orientation
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Assessment
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Treatment/Discharge Planning
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Crisis Intervention
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Counseling
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Consultation
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Case Management
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Client Education
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Referral
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Report and Recordkeeping
Performance Standards & Measurement
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Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
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Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.
Key Performance Indicators
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Documentation of Individual and Group Therapy Notation Interface within 24 hours. Level of Service Report is reviewed on a weekly basis to indicate therapist efficiency at documentation.
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Group Auditing Procedure conducted semi-annually to ensure efficiency of following group curriculum and ensuring client skill building for substance use and mental health needs. Group Audit score meets minimum of 3.3 requirement.
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Completion of Client Treatment Planning within 30 days of initial evaluation/assessment.
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Ensuring quality of care is met with use of evidence-based treatment and utilization of outcome-based data to reduce symptomatic response of client co-occurring conditions.
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Chart Auditing conducted quarterly to ensure efficiency of following clinical notation standards. Chart Audit score meets minimum of 3.3 requirement.
Equipment, Tools & Machines
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Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
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Use of company network and email domain.
Working Conditions
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Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
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May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive.
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Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
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Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
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Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
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If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employees to give us at least 30 days resignation notice in writing.
Demands
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Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
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Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
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Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
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Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
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Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
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Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
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Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
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Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
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Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
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Associate licensed therapist required
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Fully licensed, preferred
Experience:
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1-3 years’ experience working in a Treatment Facility.
Required License or certifications:
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Current CPR Certification is highly desirable
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Narcan Certified is highly desirable
