What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at Hope House, Inc.?
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!
Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!
Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.
Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Compensation: up to $67,630/year
Primary responsibilities include:
- 15-20 client caseload in a residential substance use disorder program.
- Facilitate one or two mental health groups at the residence as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct assessments on clients to assess their mental health needs.
- Provide psychotherapy to those individuals to address those needs.
- Perform and conform with medication self-administration with oversight duties as per policy.
- Collaborate with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address medication management issues.
- Facilitate consultation and referrals with other providers.
- Provide therapeutic intervention services when needed.
- Provide case management services to support clients linkages to the community.
- Must be able to maintain documentation in accordance with OASAS standards, maintain client confidentiality, as well as strong staff/client boundaries, and high ethical standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- One of the following certifications is required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or NCC. Must maintain license/crednetials at all times.
- Minimum of one year experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment or Mental Health Counseling. Experience with multiple age groups and various treatment modalities preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
- 11 paid holidays per calendar year
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
- AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
- Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
- Company funded Retirement Plan
- 401k option to further save for retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Partnership with Maria College – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
- EAP Program for you and your family
- Legal/ID Shield Insurance