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.

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.