Primary Therapist

Description

Broad Statement of Responsibilities: The Primary Therapist at All Points North is responsible for delivering the highest standards of Trauma and Addiction treatment services within an inpatient residential treatment facility. This role involves providing individual and group counseling to patients and their families. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Primary Therapist develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient, focusing on targeted goals and executing therapeutic strategies. Carrying a dedicated caseload, the therapist works diligently to guide patients on their journey toward recovery and meaningful change.
Primary Therapists play a crucial role in the care delivery system by building therapeutic rapport with patients to assess, address, and treat Trauma, Addiction, and Mental Health Disorders. Additionally, they support patients in addressing family dynamics, self-esteem, life skills, and other personal challenges.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: This position requires LPC-A, LMFT-A, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC-in TX, a Graduate Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited college or university. Experience: This position requires 3 plus years' experience in the residential treatment of individuals with Addiction and Mental Health Issues. Trauma therapy experience preferred but not required.

Special Skills & Knowledge: Must possess initiative and judgment capabilities to organize and plan activities, systematize procedures, promote favorable public relations, and make decisions affecting service delivery to consumers. Must be flexible to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job. Basic computer skills are required with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based products knowledge a bonus.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described below 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.

• Routine mobility includes standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking, and running.
• Regularly required to sit and work at a phone/computer workstation
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Materials & Equipment: Copy machine, multi-line telephone, personal computer, and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:

• High moral and ethical values
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing
• Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a treatment team
• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries
• Ability to pass background, urine drug screen and criminal records tests; appropriate references; and transcript from master's program.
• Follow NADAAC policies for ethical practice.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule.
• Adapts effectively to new situations.

Position Duties and Responsibilities - Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide counseling services to individuals and families through a trauma-focused lens.
• Facilitate psycho-educational, experiential, and process groups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date progress notes, incident reports, and clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Provide assessment, aftercare planning, and treatment for Detox, PHP, IOP, and OP programs.
• Assist with case management for assigned clients.
• Conduct an average of 4-6 therapeutic hours daily.
• Collaborate with referral sources for ongoing client support and care coordination.
• Complete documentation within required timelines and according to ethical standards of practice.
• Attend meetings and supervision sessions requiring clinical input.
• Monitor and follow up with aftercare services as indicated for clients.
• Report regularly to the on-site Clinical Director.
• Complete all required initial and annual training sessions.
• Attend regular case staffings, reviews with clinical teams, in-service trainings, seminars, and classes as assigned.
• Conduct psychosocial evaluations, create individualized treatment plans, complete ongoing treatment plan reviews, and develop discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with the clinical team, case management team, referents, and families to develop and implement aftercare plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals, groups, and families as needed.
• Provide consistent clinical updates to clients' families and referents.
• Evaluate individual and family systems, assess client functioning in work, family, and daily routines, and identify areas needing change, resources, and therapeutic intervention.
• Tailor treatment strategies to the patient's stage of dependence, readiness for change, and recovery needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of addiction, developmental trauma, and their roles in dysfunctional behaviors.
• Understand the psychological, behavioral, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based models and theories for treating trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
• Perform clinical assessments, case management, consultations, referrals, and educational services according to the All-Points North Treatment Model.
• Recognize and incorporate the importance of family, social networks, and community systems into the treatment and recovery process.
• Understand and apply established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and describe appropriate treatment modalities and placement criteria.
• Appreciate the importance of research and outcome data to inform clinical practice.
• Understand and value an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Openings

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Pay Range

$65,000.00 Annually to $75,000.00 Annually