Therapist

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

About the Role

The Primary Therapist must be capable of performing independent work in the primary care and treatment of individuals diagnosed with substance use and/or co-occurring disorder(s). The therapist is responsible for completing an initial assessment using a biopsychosocial instrument, providing an interpretive summary, and documenting and executing a collaborated treatment plan. Responsibilities include individual, group, and family counseling, as well as maintaining the core values of the agency.

Directly reports to: Clinical Director

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments using motivational interviewing skills, culminating in an interpretive summary.
• Utilize ASAM criteria to ensure appropriate level of care placement.
• Utilize DSM-V-TR criteria to ensure accurate diagnosis.
• Initiate treatment upon admission and develop a master treatment plan within 7 days.
• Prepare integrated treatment plans for clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Document evidence-based practices in client records and maintain ongoing assessment of client’s level of care.
• Ensure timely submission of concurrent reviews and maintain client charts.
• Manage telephonic and email communications, addressing patient inquiries and relaying messages to appropriate personnel.
• Provide weekly individual counseling sessions and group/family counseling sessions.
• Deliver crisis intervention services to stabilize clients and enhance treatment.
• Orient new clients to treatment facility processes.
• Demonstrate competencies specific to persons with substance use disorders and establish rapport with the clinical population.
• Administer outcome tools to inform care.
• Contribute clinically driven information in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Understand, speak, read, and write in English; prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Work hours required to fulfill job duties, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Carry/lift boxes weighing between 10 and 25 pounds and ascend/descend stairs regularly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management and ensure credentials are maintained and up-to-date.

Requirements

• High school diploma (College or University education preferred).
• Current license and ability to practice: CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LMFT, LICDC, LISW, or LPCC.
• Advanced knowledge of principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures involved in substance use disorder treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of individual and group behaviors and effective ways of working with people to support ongoing recovery.
• Understanding of tools to establish rapport and therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Significant knowledge of ASAM and DSM-V-TR.
• Experience in running groups, seminars, meetings, or specialized therapeutic groups.
• Basic knowledge of practice domains for substance use disorder counselors.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of office administrative responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private health or treatment information.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word: Beginner level.
• Microsoft Excel: Beginner level.
• Microsoft PowerPoint: Beginner level.
• KIPU EHR software: Intermediate level.