Mental Health Therapist - *Free Supervision (no work requirement)

POSITION:

Therapist

SUPERVISED BY:

Program Director

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED:

None

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Therapist is responsible to act as a support system for individuals admitted to Grand Falls Center for Recovery for behavioral healthcare services. The Therapist is responsible to act as a guide to teach individuals challenged with substance use or co-occurring problem how to modify their behavior with the intention of attaining long-term sustained sobriety by using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, interventions, and modalities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION:

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.

2. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working directly with clients having substance-related disorders and 2 years of group therapy experience using a variety of treatment modalities preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensure to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counseling, and Licensed Certified Addiction Counselor preferred.

4. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• Demonstrate excellently interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
• Demonstrate solid relationship-building capabilities
• Demonstrate a positive and compassionate attitude
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and time-sensitive paperwork responsibilities
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
• Demonstrate strong skills for de-escalating and managing crisis
• Demonstrate a willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults

6. SECURITY MEASURES AND CLEARANCE:

None

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.

Potential exposure to violent situations.

Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer Calculator

Fax Machine Xerox Machine

Telephone System ID Camera

3. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here 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.

· The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk; hear.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

· There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

· This position works in an environment with a moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

4. JOB CATEGORY STANDARD PRECAUTIONS:

Routine tasks to high exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Adhere to Standard and Transmission-based precautions when caring for clients who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

None

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

Med /Low

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

1. Responsible to conduct weekly individual and family sessions with clients and their families.

2. Responsible for establishing a positive and trusting relationship with clients and their families.

3. Responsible for facilitating groups daily and according to the program schedule.

4. Responsible for implementing various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client situations.

5. Responsible to continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatment interventions.

6. Responsible to document client progress and maintain concise, timely and adequate notes on all client, family and support network contacts and sessions.

7. Responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans based on information gathered in the assessments.

8. Responsible for completing substance use assessments using ASAM Patient Placement Criteria for admissions continued to stay and discharge.

9. Responsible for the following client confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR - HIPPA and relevant state laws.

10. Responsible for coordinating services and consulting with treating practitioners for all co-occurring disordered clients and treatment plan accordingly.

11. Responsible to attend and participate in weekly clinical meetings and provide clinical input.

12. Responsible to participate in in-service and online training as required.

13. Responsible for providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made to the treatment plan as the client’s needs change.

14. Responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments (ASAM admission, Bio-psychosocial assessment, Trauma Screen, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment), as required and medically necessary.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Related keywords: social worker, counselor, therapist, mental health, social work, mental health therapist

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• Must be able to start a meeting and navigate through zoom and/or Google Meet

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Joplin, MO 64804

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Joplin, MO 64804 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000