Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

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Job description

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor / IOP Supervisor

FLSA DESIGNATION: Full-time, Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the agency's Clinical Supervisor, the Primary Therapist is responsible for providing direct client care. The Primary Therapist also maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per company policies, procedures and best practices; communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Provides Individual Therapy to patients on a weekly basis.

2. Lead Group Therapy sessions on a weekly basis.

3. Develop a treatment plan for each patient, updating the plan as objectives/goals are achieved and/or within the agency specified timeline.

4. Assist with the intake of new clients when necessary.

5. Understands how to document interactions with clients in the EHR.

6. Coordinate care with other members of each client's treatment team.

7. Work with the Case Management team (CCSS) to identify outside resources for each client, and to work with the treatment team and the client to develop a discharge plan.

8. Document clinical updates as requested for UR.

9. Complete all documentation within the agency specified timelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENT

The previous duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LMSW, LMHC, LADAC, CADC, LSAA, and master's level psych associates.

IDDT model training (can be arranged)

ASAM training (can be arranged)

CCSS training (can be arranged)

Previous experience in behavioral health.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use, especially word processing, excel, and email.

2. Knowledge and experience in counseling and case management with substance abuse clients.

3. Ability to prepare, implement, and analyze treatment plans.

4. Understanding of what to do in the event of a crisis of emergency.

5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

6. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation and resolving conflicts.

7. Ability to plan and organize case workload, manage deadlines of him/herself.

8. Ability to maintain and demonstrate ethical professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.

9. Demonstrated competence with, and continued commitment to respect for cultural differences and diversity, protecting client rights.

10. Recognition of the limits of one's own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and/or support, as needed.

11. Makes clinical and organizational decisions with the clients' and agency well-being and best interests in mind.

12. Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality , strength, privacy and choice, recognizing the unique needs of the client population served by the agency.

13. Provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and that the staff member is qualified to provide.

14. Recognize obvious symptoms of a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse.

15. Identify types of medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse, and the common side effects and adverse reactions to medications.

16. Recognize, prevent and respond to a situation in which the client may be a danger to himself or others, behaves in an aggressive or destructive manner, is experiencing a crisis situation or medical emergency.

17. Recognize and respond to fire, disaster, hazard, and medical emergency: and

18. Has completed all of the requirements above and is documented in application in training including the ability to pass background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate manager or other management as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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