Groups Therapist

Overview

The group therapist is expected to demonstrate expertise in: the ability to conduct group therapy for Cedar Recovery patients, complete documentation within a timely manner, complete clinical assessments as needed and collaborate with the administrative and medical team to ensure best patient care. The focus of this position requires extensive knowledge in psychoeducation, crisis intervention, case management, substance abuse knowledge, appropriate referral sources, collaboration between medical and administrative departments, and treatment/discharge planning. This position may also perform other tasks related to the therapy needs of the office. This position requires a knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, zoom and our EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the care values of Cedar Recovery: love unconditionally, forgive habitually, and demonstrate mercy.
• Treat patients better than they expect to be treated.
• Support the patient’s progress toward recovery goals, improved social determinants of health scores, and patient health outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of medical providers, therapy providers, and admin professionals to provide best-in-class care to our patients.
• Conduct group sessions.
• Administer patient assessments as clinically indicated.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s policies and procedures.
• Establish and build rapport with clients.
• Establish SMART goals with each patient and monitor progress.
• Maintain licensure/certification and complete required CEU’s.
• Provide referrals outside of Cedar Recovery as clinically indicated.
• Report to the lead therapist of the office for supervision, guidance, and direction.

Qualifications

• A master’s level degree in counseling or related field.
• A licensed clinician preferred. (LPC-MHSP, LCSW)
• Consideration of applicants will be weighed based on:
  • Experience in the field
  • Educational background: Master’s or higher in social work, counseling, and/or related field of study

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional treatment environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinician must also be available to respond to questions from their clinical team, as needed.

Compensation: Competitive salary will be determined by experience and education.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time