Therapist

SUMMARY

The Therapist is responsible for performing client care activities as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/Director. They will provide group therapy as directed. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accountable for leading a culture that focuses on our mission of empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from the grasp of addiction through a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.

• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.

• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout program.

• Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic environment.

• Facilitates group therapy and documents same.

• Performs individual therapy with client/family and documents same.

• Documents the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the electronic medical record, on an ongoing basis within 24 hours of completion of session.

• Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provide the intervention necessary.

• Completes and updates individual treatment plan specific to each assigned client.

• Completes discharge session/paperwork with each assigned client.

• Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.

• De-escalates AMA/ACA and other patient problems.

• Communicate with administrative and clinical staff any concerning issues that may affect client’s sobriety or treatment within the facility including matters of job, family and insurance. 

• Communicates effectively with client, staff and physician.

• Provides clients with education and instruction on Advance Directives.

• Adapt to different types of clients and maintains healthy boundaries.

• Attends and participates in Program Staff meetings.

• Adheres to Company policies and procedures, NC DHHS Rules and Regulations, Joint Commission Standards.

• Have good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner, adhere to time schedules, maintain good communication, demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.

• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization.

• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs.

• Performs other duties assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.

• 2 years experience in SUD health and chemical dependency with knowledge to lead continuous quality improvement measures while working strategically with the leadership team. 

• An active therapeutic license such as: LCAS, LCAS-A (with supervision), etc. preferred.

• Maintains a current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certified within 30 days of employment