Therapist; talent pipeline

Position Summary

The Chemical Dependency Professional/Therapist are responsible for managing a caseload of clients and providing sound, therapeutic treatment during day-to-day operations. Provides inspiration and motivation for recovery by using evidence based and person-centered practices.

• Full Time / 40 hours
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, every other weekend

• Assess client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences; formulates a diagnostic impression based on current DSM criteria; and in conjunction with the client/family develops a workable plan for treatment.
• Develop a comprehensive case conceptualization and present information to members of clinical team, on client’s family and biopsychosocial background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to coordinate delivery of services.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, and other chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and counseling groups assigned and promptly chart these activities in the client’s records.
• Select approach to use in individual therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
• Provide skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
• Work cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training, participating in clinical consultation, seeking outside support and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.
• Provide direct behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse services (i.e., psycho/social assessments, consultation, individual/group/ family therapy, professional in-service training and community education services, etc.) at a rate that achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service standard as established annually.
• Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
• Participates in 24-hour Emergency Services, which includes availability for back-up rotation coverage for after hours, weekends, or holiday emergencies.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
• Maintain professional standards and follows the policies and procedures of the organization to include all federal, state, and local regulations.

• An acute understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for behavioral health, substance use disorder and related illnesses.
• A knowledge of state and federal regulations concerning the treatment of behavioral health and substance use disorder.
• In depth understanding of co-occurring mental health disorders and their appropriate treatments/interventions.
• Manages a team and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with customers and colleagues.
• Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Office/Sedentary Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Ability to perform the core functions of a chemical dependency professional.
• Ability to develop rapport with substance-abusing populations and families.
• Ability to apply organizational management skills and maintain self and client discipline.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.
• Ability to comply with internal, local, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.

• Associates degree from an accredited institution preferred OR high school diploma and equivalent
• combination of knowledge and experience.