Therapist

Job Description: Therapist 

Position Title: Therapist
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Supervises: None

Position Summary:
 The Therapist provides high-level clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, to patients with substance use disorders. This role is critical in formulating complex treatment plans and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with state licensure and regulatory standards. The role includes integrating 12-Step Programs and conducting specialty groups related to addiction treatment.

Entry Level Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Science required.
• Professional licensure (ALC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LICSW) or LAADC 2 required.
• Two years of experience in addiction treatment preferred.
• 2 years of verifiable sobriety if in recovery.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments, evaluating patient needs and diagnoses.
2. Evaluate and integrate assessment findings from multiple disciplines and databases into a clinical summary.
3. Develop detailed treatment plans, transforming identified issues into specific goals, objectives, and corresponding interventions.
4. Document the patient’s clinical course of treatment clearly and legibly in progress notes.
5. Manage and coordinate the patient’s work on treatment objectives, keeping the patient, clinical team, payers, and referral sources informed of progress.
6. Formulate and document discharge summaries, summarizing significant findings, treatment progress, and the final patient assessment at discharge.
7. Integrate 12-Step Programs and Principles into the therapeutic process and treatment plans while maintaining a professional treatment focus.
8. Manage caseloads, documentation requirements, and treatment delivery in a professional and timely manner.
9. Conduct individual counseling sessions for patients with substance use disorders.
10. Facilitate group therapy sessions, addressing addiction and co-occurring disorders.
11. Lead specialty groups relevant to addiction treatment, such as trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, or other areas.
12. Perform conjoint family counseling, integrating knowledge of codependency and the impact of addiction on families.
13. Conduct basic education lectures and presentations, focusing on addiction treatment and recovery.
14. Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, ensuring clear, coherent communication, and responsiveness to patient needs.
15. Supervise junior staff, if assigned, and document supervision according to policy and procedure.
16. Work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients in a collaborative and professional manner.
17. Maintain a constant state of alertness to perform the job in a safe manner.
18. Regular attendance is required, along with active participation in meetings and trainings.
19. Perform other professional duties as requested by the Clinical Manager.