Co-Occurring Therapist

Co-Occurring Therapist

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

The Co-Occurring Therapist plays a vital role in providing counseling, support, and guidance to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. This role would hold licensure as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). This role involves conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, facilitating group therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients on their journey to recovery.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients in accordance with organization policy & procedures.
• Facilitate individual counseling sessions to address clients' substance use challenges, triggers, and coping strategies.
• Lead group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills, and peer support.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and coworkers to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients regarding issues associated with substance abuse treatment.
• Attend required training and collaboration sessions as scheduled.
• Provide initial diagnostic and psychosocial assessments and administer outcome measurement and risk assessment tools.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and treatment needs in compliance with The ASAM Criteria
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their recovery goals.
• Provide educational workshops and discussions on topics such as the effects of substance use, relapse prevention strategies, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Respond to crisis situations promptly, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
• Implement crisis management protocols and collaborate with the treatment team as needed.
• Ability to assess the need for higher levels of care including crisis stabilization units and inpatient hospitalization.
• Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.
• Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered treatment/recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff as needed.
• Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Work with the clinical director to develop strategies for services, participation and retention
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients address underlying emotional issues contributing to substance use.
• Guide clients in developing healthier coping mechanisms and stress management skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines related to client confidentiality and record-keeping.

Requirements:

• Licensure at the independent practice level (LICSW) as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensures will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of co-occurring clinical work experience.
• Positive and genuine outlook about change with a belief that people do achieve enhanced wellness and positive outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
• A demonstrated understanding and respect for diversity.
• Flexibility and open to learning and enhancing skills.
• Possesses excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Is adept at engaging individuals in treatment.
• Is comfortable with evidence-based group, individual and family treatment approaches.
• Works well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Eligible to be credentialed as a "Qualified Mental Health Professional" through the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.