Therapist (Healthcare)

Position Overview
This position plays a key role in treating, assessing, monitoring and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Licensed Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Licensed Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. Documentation within the electronic healthcare record is required for all clinical interactions and relevant case management activities. The Licensed Therapist may also provide weekly formal clinical supervision to associate therapists, and ongoing clinical consultation and support for the certified SUD counselors.
Essential Function

Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.
Assesses and monitors client's progress and behavior while in treatment.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning.
Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies.
Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs.
Responds to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record.
Reviews client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; may complete weekly audits.
Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health and SUD methodologies and issues.
Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Operates a personal computer and other office equipment.
Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities.
May be responsible for providing formal clinical supervision of associate therapists.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to management when required
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
Provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will have supervisory responsibilities of clinical staff
Travel
Frequent travel (up to 50%) to different site locations
Mental and Physical Demands

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities

Physical Demands

% of time

Stand

20%

Walk

15%

Sit

65%

Use of hands and fingers

90%

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl

10%

Lift up to 10 pounds

70%

Lift 25 pounds or more

30%

Work Environment

Variations between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office with adequate ventilation and non-regulated outdoor setting
Moderate noise, outdoor nature and business office with computers and printers

Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses
Required:

Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
Bachelors degree in related field.
Have at minimum two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
Must possess a valid Driver's License

Preferred

Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.

Core Competencies

Principles, procedures, techniques, trends of clinical and casework services, therapy, and treatment.
Social aspects and characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances and substance use disorders. Scope, availability, and activities of community resources, including other mental health and social service agencies.
Principles of mental health and substance use disorder education. A wide variety of therapeutic treatment approaches people with mental and emotional problems.
Current trends in mental hygiene, mental health, public health, and social services, including State and Federal programs in these areas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient ability to read and interpret simple instructions and diagrams.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside of the box to resolve problems.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job description.
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