Outpatient Therapist/Counselor

Northpoint Recovery · Littleton, CO · 1 wk ago

On-siteEngineering$28–$45/hrFull-time

Reports to: Program Director
Location: Northpoint Littleton (Adult outpatient in Littleton, CO)

About the role

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Therapist/Counselor will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of clients. This individual will act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each client. The Therapist/Counselor will provide individual, group, and family therapy for assigned clients, as required by contractual and licensure obligations. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Counselor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling, assessments, and group facilitation to individuals and families
Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge
Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality client care
Provide orientation and education to clients, families, and others to aid in the therapeutic process
Collaborate with assigned clients in the development of written treatment plans; include client and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education, and discharge planning
Monitor clients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions
Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality client care
Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers
Maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times
Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
Provide clinical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services
Coordinate with community-based providers and referral sources to ensure optimal levels of care and treatment outcomes, post discharge
Case staffing and individual case supervision
Facilitate individual and group therapy
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Social Sciences, or commensurate experience required
Must hold an active substance use or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
1+ year of experience in relevant field required
Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating clients assigned
Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

Skills

Excellent organizational abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Client service oriented (both internal and external)
Creative and persistent problem solver
Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

Schedule

Monday-Friday
3-4 days: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
1-2 days: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Pay

$28 - $45/hour

Benefits

Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match