Therapist

Therapist - Full Time, Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p

A Therapist delivers care through individual and group therapy for patients and family members and are responsible for the day-to-day counseling and case management requirements of a licensed inpatient medically supervised stabilization and withdrawal program, rehabilitation program, and reintegration program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of physiologic and psychosocial health status
• Deliver modality specific care including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and relapse prevention 
• Interview patients, establishing treatment goals and plan
• Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices 
• Maintain documentation, patient files, and statistics as required by departmental policies and funding sources
• Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams to develop personalized treatment plans 
• Fieldclinically related telephone calls and respond as indicated to promote optimal patient care 
• Support efforts of the Wellbridge research team to implement program improvement and patient outcomes. Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training
• Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency situations 
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings. Work closely with the clinical and advocacy teams to coordinate services to patients
• Serve as a liaison andassist with community outreach/presentations
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission,visionand values

OTHER DUTIES:   

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Clearly communicate and exchange information verbally and electronically. Consistent computer and phone, general office equipment use. Generally sedentary, traversing office and facility areas.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s level degree in behavioral sciences or social work  
• Valid NYS License as a Social Worker or related field (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent) 
• BLS certification, current or obtained within one year of employment. ACLS preferred
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc. 
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with data management and electronic records 
• Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• At least three (3) years of clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management care and/or rehabilitation settings 
• Experience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient care
• Experience evaluating program effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement
• Knowledge of medications assisted recovery (MAR) and how behavioral interventions can support and improve outcomes for MAR 
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary and/or research team  

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., shift, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget, and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is...

LMSW Range: $72,000 - $78,000/year 

LCSW Range: $78,000 - $82,000/year (depending on experience/specialty)