Primary Therapist

Duties & Responsibilities for a Primary Therapist:

• Provide therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director. 
• Coordinate alcohol and drug use treatment services with the Clinical Director.
•  Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to treat a variety of mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations that include social histories and other required treatment documentation. 
• Provide and communicate aftercare recommendations to patients, family members, and the Continuum of Care department.
• Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the patients, the parents, or the patient’s managing conservator weekly. 
• Coordinate with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency of treatment.
• Conduct intakes and screenings on potential patients.  
• Develop patient's treatment plans. 
• Create discharge summaries and aftercare recommendations. 
• Facilitate groups and lectures for patients. 
• Conduct individual therapy sessions weekly for patients on caseload.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
• Report all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect following all state standards and accrediting bodies. 
• Ensure that records are accurate and timely, following Hanley Foundation policies, and are available for audits. 
• Protect patient’s rights.
• Uphold Hanley Foundation Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain patient/potential patient confidentiality per Hanley Policy.
• Complete UR and insurance reviews for their caseload.
• Complete Marchman Act assessments and all related requirements (court appearances, report write-up, etc).
• Be part of the on-call rotation team.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Experience with evidence-based treatment approaches for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge, experience, and competence in the specific areas of adult treatment, adult co-morbid complications, and family systems theory.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to cultural competency and providing therapy services to a diverse patient population.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft products and network components.

Education/Experience/Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, focusing on mental health and substance use disorders.
• Florida State license to practice as a therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)· 
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a substance use treatment facility.
• At least one  (1) year years of experience providing clinical services to individuals with co-occurring disorders
• Work experience in a 12-step immersion program is preferred.
• If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is required.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Life Insurance (employer-paid)
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
• Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3 years)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account Matching

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, job applicants are required to undergo drug screening.

Company Website: www.hanleyfoundation.org