<Company Overview>
We are dedicated to transforming mental health, addiction, and substance use treatment through innovative delivery methods. We are committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive environment for our team members to grow and thrive.
<Job Overview>
We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Primary Therapist to join our dynamic mental health facility for Sunday-Thursday. In this vital role, you will deliver evidence-based therapeutic services, support patient recovery journeys, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote lasting wellness. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.
<Duties>
- Oversees all aspects of care for clients on assigned caseload including assessments, Treatment planning, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Crisis intervention, family and referent contact, discharge planning and coordination, and all required documentation.
- Facilitates both process and didactic style groups for clients.
- Complete Biopsychosocial assessment and all pertinent assessment in a timely manner.
- Contacts family with clinical updates (with proper consent) on agreed upon cadence. Provides clinically informed communication to enhance family’s understanding and support of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment, progress, and continuing care recommendations. Conducts family sessions where indicated. Provides referrals for families as needed to community support services and resources.
- Provide and documents pertinent client information based on evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
- Document provided services in progress notes in a clear, concise, timely manner.
- Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
- Attend daily staffing meetings.
- Participate as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding patients’ needs and requirements.
- Collaborate with the medical staff to provide treatment services.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Respond positively to changing situations in the work setting.
- Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
- Perform in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
- Reports abuse of client’s rights immediately.
- Act decisively and effectively in managing staff, patients, and other employees during emergency.
<Qualifications>
- Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, or a related licensable clinical degree required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid license or registered intern status in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or Psychology
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.
- Preferred LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, CADC
- Significant experience with chronic disorders preferred. Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required as well as knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, professional board standards as related to client treatment, client rights, and client/patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
- Adheres to the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of State guidelines.
- Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
- · Knowledge of current utilized technology
- Able to pass a Level 2 Background Check
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
