Individual Therapist

About the Role

Triony Behavioral Health’s mission is to empower clients on their journey towards mental wellness through personalized, evidence-based care delivered by a compassionate team of healthcare professionals. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical trauma care, a passion for mental health advocacy, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered treatment.

The Primary Therapist is responsible for conducting individual and group clinical work at a direct client care level and works collaboratively with the team to ensure that each client’s treatment goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Screens and conducts diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments of clients on entry.
• Develops an individualized treatment plan for each client based on their screening, assessment, and goals.
• Conducts educational and experiential groups pertaining to mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse based on program curriculum.
• Carries an individual caseload and meets with each client once per week, as outlined by state guidelines.
• Completes all individual and group notes in a timely manner.
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions supportive of each client recovery.
• Provides education to clients, families, coworkers, and community healthcare providers on interventions and community resources.
• Organizes a collaborative discharge plan for each client’s continuing care plan.
• Coordinates other treatment related services with the team when appropriate.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, and daily project management meetings.
• Facilitates collaborative discharge planning and completes accompanied documentation.
• Identifies and deescalates mental health crisis scenarios, reports to the appropriate channels, and completes accompanied documentation.
• Observes the facility’s Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as outlined by licensure.
• Completes additional duties as needed by the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree (M. A.) or higher in Mental Health or related field.
• Clear and current Tennessee Board Licensure as LPC, LMFT or LCSW; or LCDC. LMSW under supervision toward LCSW is acceptable.
• Three (3) years minimum experience facilitating the delivery of mental health services for adults.
• Experience in leadership with Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation models is preferred.
• Experience in group implementation and development in a mental health/substance use setting is required.
• Experience with Sunwave EMR is preferred.
• Any other criteria required by the Governing Body.

Skills

• Ability to diagnose problems quickly
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills adequate to perform the requirements of the position
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor when dealing with clients
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and safe driving practices
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• High level of professionalism and adherence to ethical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Relationships & Supervision

Reports to: Governing Body, Clinical Director

Supervises: NA