Dual Credentialed Therapist

Description

Key Works provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and work skills training to help low-income, high-risk patients achieve sustained recovery and rebuild their lives. We offer a unique combination of long-term residential clinical treatment, work skills training, and transitional housing. For more information visit keyrecovery.org.

Key Works is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dual-Credentialed Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold both licensure in mental health (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) and shall meet SUDP/T requirements. This role involves providing clinical treatment services, conducting assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans.

• Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (e.g. DSM-5).
• Delivering all program services related directly to patient treatment and care as assigned by and under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Director.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans as necessary.
• Provide mental health services to each patient that is appropriate for their individual care and meets their SUD treatment goals following ASAM, DSM, SAMHSA, WAC/RCW and CARF requirements.
• Facilitate clinical treatment groups throughout the week with assigned curriculum.
• Provide individual sessions with assigned patients and monthly progress reviews.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation including screening, assessment, intake, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, status letters, referrals, and discharge summaries of terminated participants.
• Maintaining and assuring that all other patient records assigned are current, accurate, and in compliance with the Treatment Staff Manual.
• Conducting interviews and representing patients at court proceedings if designated by supervisor.
• Working cooperatively and professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Attending weekly staff meetings, workshops, training sessions as designated by supervisor.
• Consults with psychiatric providers, ARNP, or chemical dependency and other professionals as needed
• Answering and directing calls professionally and accurately.
• Demonstrating highest level of integrity and maintain exceptional levels of confidentiality as outlined in the HIPPA, 42 CFR, Part 2 and 45 CFR federal regulations.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and set a positive example of behaviors for patients.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other service systems and community members
• Demonstrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all work-related activities. Advocate for inclusion, equity and belonging for all patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Human Service field with curriculum specifically related to counseling and psychology.
• If SUDPT, must be working toward completion of all educational requirements and supervised clinical experience that is required to become a SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional) or have completed the required training according to WAC  (3) or (4).
• Experience in working with multi-ethnic populations in outreach, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in addressing issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance use disorders.

• Counselor with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Full licensure or Associate license in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy is appropriate as referenced in WAC 246-809

• Registered with the Department of Health as a Substance Use Disorder OR Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee in the State of Washington as…