Statements of Purpose
Under the supervision of the Executive Clinical Director the Therapist is responsible for completing the Biopsychosocial assessment, developing treatment plans, conducting process groups and individual sessions with facility clients.
Major Task, Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the daily treatment experience of each of his/her clients.
Maintain assigned documentation as required within the timelines required.
Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required and if needed.
Conduct mental status examinations.
Provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on a review of the client's history, signs, and symptoms.
Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed.
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations.
Treatment Planning.
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting
requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA,
Alanon).
Charting Requirements
Initial Treatment Plan must be complete and signed within the timelines required. Treatment
Plan Updates must be completed upon level changes.
Biopsychosocial must be complete and signed within the timelines required.
Clients must receive at least one individual session with primary therapist each week. Notes must be logged within 24 hours, including notes that state if and why client was not seen, etc.
If clinician leads groups, notes must be logged within 24 hours.
Referents
o Must contact referent within 48 hours of being assigned the client. Call must be
documented in client chart under the PHI tab.
o Must contact referent minimum of once per week via phone to keep family and/or referent updated. Call must be documented.
Minimum Qualifications
Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Master or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling or social science. Licensed or registered as an LMFT, LCSW, LCDC, or LPC; or by the Board of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist or Psychological Assistant.
Minimum of two years' experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Class "C" Driver's License (if driving for company), otherwise, will need Photo ID.
CPR/First Aid certification required, obtain upon employment and maintain current thereafter.
Able to make commute
Criminal Background and pre-employment drug screen clearance required
Health Screen required
Negative TB Test Results required
Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties upon employment.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at a desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Modality Specific Job Responsibilities
Duties may vary based on assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific orientation necessary for their specific job.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in this position.
PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES APPLY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

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