Therapist

Therapist

Hamilton Center, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package in addition to competitive salaries:

• Up to 5% 401K contribution
• Up to 2% dollar for dollar match on 401K
• HCI annually covers 89% of benefit costs for eligible employees.
• Performance based incentives

Position Summary

Provide a wide range of clinical services to consumers within limits of training and credentialing under Clinical Supervision.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct initial evaluation and consumer intake interviews; assess consumer's presenting problems and formulate diagnosis.
• Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, consumer treatment plans.
• Carry out case management services related to consumers' treatment.
• Maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, marital, child, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed.
• Provide behavioral interventions using evidence-based practice (crisis intervention, behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate)
• Provide crisis management for consumers, including on-call and community based (jail/legal, hospitals, schools, etc.) consults; make recommendations for interventions as appropriate.
• Follow Center procedures regarding the provision of consumer care and documentation
• Maintain consumer and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements etc.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of human development and utilize age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in treatment.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise, and meet requirements for professional staff membership
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with Clinical Supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Serve as a resource person to Center and community in area(s) of expertise, including presenting classes, speaking engagements and agency consultation.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships and professional stature.
• Ability to demonstrate competent use of Electronic Medical Record
• Completion of required CANS and/or ANSA training and ongoing certification
• Timely completion of DARMHA Supported Consumer (DSC) paperwork and reassessments within specified deadlines
• Monitor caseload to assure compliance for third-party payers, including chart reviews, completing prior requests and pre-certification.
• Perform Telehealth services within scope of training and licensure
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Perform the above listed duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Master's degree in mental health field required. Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health care. Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of chemically dependent consumers, including obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the dependence. Knowledge of the natural history of dependence and the relevant biological and sociocultural factors. Good written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrate competence in assessment of and treatment planning for children, adolescents and families. Understanding and knowledge of the range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available treatment resources. Willingness to use reliable personal transportation in work capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed in State of Indiana preferred. Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (Onsite Therapists only). Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification (Onsite Therapists only). Valid driver's license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.