Primary Therapist - Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and families.
• Provides oversight of residential facilities.
• Provides clinical consultation for clients and their families, and referents upon request.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical discharge summaries.
• Works closely with clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or working towards LADAC.
• Three (3) years' experience in social work or related field.
• Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.
• Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems,
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.
• Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expressive or training in Therapies preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.