Primary Therapist

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the program in accordance with state and TJC Standards 
• Responsible for developing individualized, person centered treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives, and express the strengths, needs, goals and preferences of the client in their own language
• Conducts follow up therapy sessions that follow the goals and objectives listed in the treatment plan
• Completes Assessments in a timely manner to obtain admission baseline, and re-assesses according to company policy
• Completes treatment plan reviews according to company standards
• Acts as the mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff for their assigned caseload
• Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health complications
• Provides input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of clients on a regularly scheduled basis 
• Monitors all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided for caseload
• Monitors and documents treatment responses of the clients in their caseload  
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact 
• Performs Biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates mental health status of clients, and performs follow-ups in a timely manner 
• Monitors that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards 
• ls willing to be a member of the Quality Assurance Committee or sub-committees and/or assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria, and demonstrates willingness to apply the company’s standards of Quality Assurance. 
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar 
• Prepares monthly reports which reflect performance 
• Submits copies of required monthly reports to the designated Supervisor
• Actively assists with the detection and prevention of client suicide 
• Actively communicates with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review in regards to the status and progress, or lack thereof of their clients.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker or Registered Intern or a similarly clinically therapeutic field
• Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field is preferred
• Experience working in a substance abuse/detox facility is preferred
• Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time of two perform different tasks on the same day 
• Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments 
• Ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts 
• Able to utilize an electronic medical record