Primary Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

General Description   

Responsibilities include providing clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Therapist will assist with the development of coping skills and emotional regulation. Therapist will be responsible for a minimum of 20 – 30 hours of direct client care which consists of a variety of group and individual sessions on a weekly basis. Therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis. Therapists are expected to make consistent contact with family or support member. 

Tasks & Responsibilities 

A. Essential Duties 

• Assess the counseling needs of the client. 
• Assessing client for substance abuse and mental health diagnosis using DSM, PHQ-9 and Columbia Scale criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM and DSM criteria. 
• Review previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode. 
• Preparing and providing the mental health counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan  
• Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. 
• Documenting all client records, counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record. 
• Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record. 
• Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e. legal, school, employer, etc.) 
• Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients. 
• Facilitate group sessions. 
• Documenting: Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans. 

B. Additional Duties 

• Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.  
• As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.   

C. Interpersonal Relations 

• Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.   
• Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers. 
• Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.  
• Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy). 
  

Competencies 

• Adaptability 
• Customer Service 
• Decision Making 
• Dependability 
• Ethics 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Job Knowledge 
• Conflict Management 
• Organization Skills 
• Productivity 
• Self Development 
• Teamwork

Clinical Competencies: 

• Screening 
• Intake/Orientation 
• Assessment 
• Treatment/Discharge Planning 
• Crisis Intervention 
• Counseling 
• Consultation 
• Case Management 
• Client Education 
• Referral 
• Report and Recordkeeping

Performance Standards & Measurement 

• Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.  
• Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.  

Key Performance Indicators 

• Documentation of Individual and Group Therapy Notation Interface within 48 hours. Level of Service Report is reviewed on a weekly basis to indicate therapist efficiency at documentation.  
• Group Auditing Procedure conducted to ensure efficiency of following group curriculum and ensuring client skill building for substance use and mental health needs.  
• Completion of Client Treatment Planning within 30 days of initial evaluation/assessment.  
• Ensuring quality of care is met with use of evidence-based treatment and utilization of outcome-based data to reduce symptomatic response of client co-occurring conditions.  
• Chart Auditing conducted monthly to ensure efficiency of following clinical notation standards.  

Equipment, Tools & Machines 

• Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.  
• Use of company network and email domain.  

Working Conditions 

• Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.  
• May have several responsibilities at once.  Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive.   
• Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow. 
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.  
• Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.  
• If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employee’s to give us at least 30 days resignation notice in writing. 

Demands  

• Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative. 
• Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.  
• Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.  
• Excellent organizational skills.  
• Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.  
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.  Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.   
• Ability to function independently and with flexibility.  
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.   
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.  
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. 
• Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.  

Qualifications  

Education:  

• Master’s Degree 
• Associate licensed therapist required 
• Fully licensed, preferred

Experience:  

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder. 
• Individual Therapy  
• Group Therapy

Preferred certifications: 

• Current CPR Certification 
• Narcan Certified