Primary Therapist (LCDCII + is required)

Basic Function: This position is part of the clinical treatment team and is focused on delivering high quality treatment plans and individual psychotherapy to clients and their families.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

· Demonstrate knowledge of addiction, withdrawal, and detoxification processes.

· Demonstrate knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

· Ability to complete diagnostic assessment.

· Ability to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients.

· Ability to respond effectively to the urgent needs of patients.

· Ability to work cooperatively with other team members / disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

· Ability to conduct educational groups regarding substance abuse / dependence, recovery process and the 12 steps.

· Ability to conduct individual and group counseling.

· Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

· Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services in the electronic clinical chart.

· Ability to assess patient progress and determine appropriate levels of care.

· Ability to facilitate positive discharges and transition patients to the next appropriate level of care.

· Understanding of the Standards of Care established by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OMHAS) and other governing bodies.

· Demonstrate knowledge of Community Resources accessible to patients.

· Ability to represent Hope Valley Recovery within the community, with other agencies, and with other professionals.

· Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPPA regulations.

· Perform other duties of the position and within the individual’s scope of practice as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Required Skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Interpersonal competences and professional behavior

· Very good organizational competencies

· Excellent strategic planning

· Ability to prioritize

· Efficient in time management

· Analytical thinking

· Attention to details

· Patient oriented

· Compassion and ability to empathize

· Patience

· Able to work under pressure

· Ethical and responsible

· Able to perform well without close supervision

· Self-motivated and dynamic

· Competent and flexible

· Positive attitude

· Very careful

· Medical knowledge

· Clinical experience

Education and Training

· Minimum credential of LCDC II in the state of Ohio.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $60,000