Primary Therapist

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality psychotherapy and clinical care to individuals and groups, supporting their journey toward recovery. Your expertise will help foster a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and committed to making a positive impact on patients’ lives through evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Timely documents on a regular basis within the client chart based on the facility Policies and Procedures, State, federal and insurance guidelines
• Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues and needs.
• Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.
• Discusses with client’s relapse warning signs and relapse prevention techniques and strategies and develops plans accordingly.
• Documents provided services in progress notes in a clear, concise, timely manner.
• Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.
• Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Assists in developing chemical abuse and dependency aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates in collaboration with other treatment team members.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
• Provides community awareness education and in-services on behalf of the agency.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from clients or family throughout program.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
• Attends daily staffing meetings.
• Documents client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures
• Continues with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures
• Updates knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Conducts chemical dependency group and individual counseling sessions.
• Responds positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Performs in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Reports abuse of clients’ rights immediately.
• Participates in obtaining the client’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
• Provides groups as scheduled.
• Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
• Acts decisively and effectively in managing staff, clients, and other employees during emergency situation.
• Performs other capacities as needed.
• Recognizes and acknowledges and treats co-occurring issues by helping client to adhere to medication management as well as established protocols for different diagnoses.
• Communicate in a professional manner with proper use of telephone etiquette.
• Perform in a professional manner and role model a positive image of mental health.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to attendance and punctuality.
• Reports to work as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to legal guidelines pertaining to client confidentiality and client rights.
• Maintains acceptable overall attendance.
• Perform duties independently, taking a proactive approach to problem situations, seeking supervision on an as needed basis.
• Establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of the individual for treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders
• Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
• Screen for danger to self or others
• Screen for co-occurring mental health issues
• Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities
• With the individual served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives
• Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct
• Participate in continuing professional development
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
• Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
• Reports incidents, accidents, and occurrences in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains safety of the physical environment.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements/Skills

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a health-related degree. Masters degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Strong background in addiction medicine.
• Experience in crisis intervention and crisis management within hospital or community settings.
• Knowledge of social work principles combined with experience in home & community care environments.
• Knowledge of DSM-V-TR
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical documentation standards, HIPAA compliance, and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems accurately for treatment planning and billing purposes.
• Excellent case management skills with the ability to coordinate care across multiple providers and settings.
• Effective communication skills for intake procedures, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Hours of work are structured in an eight (8) hour block but may be subject to irregular hours based on the facility’s needs and on call schedule.

Join us in empowering individuals on their path to recovery! We are committed to providing paid positions that support your professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are passionate about addiction counseling and eager to work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise—this is the opportunity for you!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000