Therapist, Mental Health

POSITION:
Primary Therapist ENTITY:
Clean Recovery Centers RESPONSIBLE TO:
Clinical Director and COO SUPERVISED BY:
Clinical Director POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED:
None INTERRELATIONSHIPS:
Maintains open communication lines with Program Directors, Director of Operations, Executive Director, Case Managers, HR, other corporate staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with client’s family members, significant others, community agencies, payers of health care services, and others, as assigned by the Clinical Director.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Therapist is responsible for providing specialized individual and group therapies for those clients whose diagnosis includes the presence of an alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence diagnosis. He or she is also responsible for conducting Chemical Dependency Evaluations and working closely with other treatment team members to address the client’s alcohol/drug issues. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State of Florida and Federal government and accrediting organizations.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
1.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Hours of work are structured in an eight (8) hour block but may be subject to irregular hours based on the facility’s needs and on call schedule.

Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.

Potential exposure to violent situations.

Routine tasks do not create potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.
2. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
See Attachment
3. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS USED:

Computer Calculator Fax /Copy/Scanner Machine Telephone System Microsoft Office Electronic Medical Record
4. JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:
Routine tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
None
6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:
None
7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:
Med/High Risk Level OTHER AREAS
1. SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:
Direct supervision is provided by the Clinical Director on a weekly basis, and as needed on a daily basis.
2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS:
Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.
3. REASON FOR JOB RESPONSIBILTY/FUNCTION:
To assist clients understand their problems and what causes them to engage in addictive behavior. To help clients understand ways to cope and potentially incorporate methods, such as the 12-step program, to help clients toward recovery/relapse prevention SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.

Documents on a regular basis within the electronic medical record - client chart.

Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues and needs.

Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.

Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.

Discusses with clients relapse warning signs and relapse prevention techniques and strategies and develops plans accordingly.

Documents provided services in progress notes in a clear, concise, timely manner.

Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.

Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.

Assists in developing chemical abuse and dependency aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates in collaboration with other treatment team members.

Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing…