What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC?
Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns.
With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.
Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.
The Clinician II is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. Clinician II will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Clinician II will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. Clinician II will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Clinician II has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed.
Core Job Duties
Education:
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.
Benefits
We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.
Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.
The Clinician II is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. Clinician II will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Clinician II will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. Clinician II will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Clinician II has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed.
Core Job Duties
- Provides excellent individual, family and group therapy to assigned patients following program curriculum provided by Clinical Director
- Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes:
- Biopsychosocial Assessment and Integrated Summary (72 hours)
- Comprehensive Problem List
- Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates (24 -72 hours based off payer)
- ASAMs (24 hours, based on state standards)
- Individual, family and group therapy session notes (24 hours)
- Discharge Summary (72 hours)
- Uses therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment
- Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Manages aftercare recommendations and support that will prepare patient for maintaining successful recovery
- Provides caseload management as per state requirements
- Participates in crisis intervention with patients as needed
- Participates with multidisciplinary teams such as Financial Case Managers to provide appropriate aftercare planning and securing resources
- Completes documentation daily to meet metrics of 92% completion within compliance
- Attend Daily Flash Meetings in the absence of the Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director
- Maintains positive relationships with all staff
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
- Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff
- Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors
- Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients
- Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization
- Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
- Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members
- Performs other tasks, as assigned
Education:
- Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required
- Independently Licensed in the State of practice required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor or other behavioral health related field
- CPR and BFA Certification required
- Minimum two (2) years of work experience in behavioral health field required
- Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills
- Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws
- Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards
- Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical records utilizing HeatherAI
- Proficient in documenting medical standards per ASAM and Locus criteria
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.
Benefits
We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.