Outpatient Primary Therapist - Virtual

Position Overview

The Virtual Outpatient Therapist inspires, teaches and motivates clients to achieve meaningful recovery by leading technology-enabled group and individual therapy and psychoeducation IOP sessions. Utilizing evidence-based, trauma informed and person-centered practices, and helping clients access appropriate ancillary support services, the Virtual Outpatient Therapist helps RCA clients to develop tools that support their recovery journey.

Specific Responsibilities

• Completes intake Biopsychosocial Assessments, including all electronic forms required by RCA, MDPH and/or third-party payors
• Evaluates clients' mental and physical health, addiction severity, and/or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment and articulates clinical rationale for recommended level of care
• Works with clients to develop realistic and time limited treatment goals. Completes treatment plans within required timeframe within IOP level of care
• Reviews and recommends treatment options with clients, including their families, if willing
• Utilizes recognized therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, 12-Step, psychoanalytic, motivational interviewing, and stages of change
• Performs individual, group, couples and family therapy and education sessions
• Is familiar with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and has the ability to objectively discuss options with clients
• Documents all work in the RCA Electronic Health Record, Avatar
• Performs basic case management tasks when necessary. Refer clients to outside resources, services and support groups
• Performs Utilization Review tasks with third party payors if necessary
• Sets up and performs Urine Drug Screens and breathalyzer if necessary
• Helps clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Teaches families about addiction or behavior disorders and helps them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned

Remote Requirements

• Ensuring a world-class therapeutic experience for our clients is critical. For this reason, we require our Remote Outpatient Therapists to:
• Have quiet, private and professional workspace without disruptions
• Have HIPPA compliant WiFi network with adequate bandwidth for live streaming video and audio
• Participate in onsite orientation and check-ins
• Participate in twice weekly video supervisions
• Participate in regular group check-ins

Education And Experience

• Master's degree in social work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related human services field required
• Appropriate state licensure required (LCPC or LCSW)
• Strong preference for licensure in IL, ID, NE, SD, WY
• Must have multi state or compact licensure or willingness to obtain licensure in states where RCA operates virtual IOP
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the clinical interventions
• Understands need for and always maintains appropriate confidentiality when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients