Residential Therapist - Front Range

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Residential Therapist - Front Range

Reports to: Clinical Director

Job Category: Salaried | Exempt | Full-Time

Starting Salary: $63,000-$80,000 per year DOE

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Job Summary

The Residential Therapist provides direct care services to residents in treatment through individual and group therapy sessions. Therapists assess the needs of clients, create treatment plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.

Education And Experience

• Master’s degree required with state license or candidate status (e.g. LPCc, MFTC, LSW). If you are currently licensed in another state, you must be able to transfer your license to Colorado before your start date.
• LAC eligible.
• DORA-registered required.
• EMDR certification preferred.
• 2 years proven experience with people and program management in clinical settings.
• 2 years of experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
• Familiar with the 12-Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions.
• State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills and abilities.
• Ability to take direction and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.
• Provide care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions.
• Complete service plans and updates for caseload.
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
• Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment.
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction.
• Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients.
• Attend all required team meetings.
• Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately.
• Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.
• Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and OBH regulations & standards.
• Represent NRT mission and values.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, typing, see, hear, speak.
• Exposure to a clinical and medical environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Driving in all weather conditions.
  
  

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

$63,000 to $80,000 per year