Mental Health Professional (Substance Abuse Therapist)

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or other mental health related field from an accredited graduate school. Must be licensed or licensed eligible. (LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW)

Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working primarily with Medication Assisted Clients (MAT)
• Have working knowledge of DSM-V
• Able to diagnose, intervene, and effectively refer persons in need of mental health services
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in practice
• Able to evaluate situations and adopt an effective course of action, to delegate responsibilities, organize and present facts effectively
• Able to establish working relationships with clinical, administrative, and support staff in order to develop professionalism and coordination within the team
• Professional presentation of oneself always with the ability to establish and maintain an effective, cooperative working relationship with fellow employees, clients, community partners, and the public while maintaining objectivity and a positive, collaborative, emotionally intelligent attitude
• Must possess good working knowledge of community social service resources, effective crisis management skills, behavioral health resources, ability to provide trauma-informed care and a commitment to the Sanctuary Model components and philosophies
• Able to communicate clearly and in an emotionally intelligent manner with clear, polite, and respectful communication with staff, clients served, administration, community partners- in person, through written correspondence and on the telephone
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as well as the ability to maintain strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding client information
• Able to work well under pressure meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency while maintaining a balance between good physical and mental health and the job requirements
• Able to consistently practice and promote the Sanctuary Model’s seven commitments of: non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy, and growth/change as well as safety planning and community meetings
• Willingness to meet individuals and families in their environment, including homes, and community
• Able to maintain strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding client information

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from location to location, bending, stooping, lifting 25 pounds
• Communicate clearly
• Prepare written communications
• Present information to other employees
• Process complex information within established procedures/programs
• Enter data to various programs
• Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities

Required Training

• New Hire Orientation & Essential Learning Training
• Sanctuary Training
• TheraOp Training (non-violent physical interventions)
• First Aid/CPR
• CAMS Training
• Psychological First aid
• Annual Harassment
• Workplace Violence
• Annual Safety & Fire Training
• Annual Diversity Training
• Annual HIV Training
• Annual HIPAA and Confidentiality Training
• Electronic Health Record
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Assessment and Online Training
• Full TF-CBT Therapy training for therapist providing ongoing therapy services to children
• Electronic Health Record
• HIPAA: This position is permitted to locate information necessary to follow through with the position responsibilities. (i.e. looking for a signed consent, locating insurance information.) Information should be requested through the Medical Records staff initially or under the supervision of Medical Record staff.

Reports To

Tulsa Program Director, or the Clinical Director in the absence of the Program Director

Employment Status

Exempt

Hours

Some evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Supervises

None

Productivity

Productivity for this position is a minimum of 25 hours per week.