What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist position at Hickory Recovery?
Therapist (Licensed or Eligible) – Hickory Treatment Centers at Longview
Department: Clinical
Direct Report To: Clinical Director
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About the Role:
- The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.
- Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues. These clinicians must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments, participate in multi-disciplinary treatment, and discharge planning for clients.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
- Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
- Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer:
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision insurance
- Career development
- Mental health days
- Holiday pay
Job Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree and Current Indiana Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY.D, LPCC) or License Eligibility
- At least 2 years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred.
- Commitment to client, family, and referent satisfaction
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
- Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
- Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
- Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
- Knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification preferred.
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable
- Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1 encounters at least weekly
- Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission
- Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client
- Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR
- Reviews and signs Case Management Progress Note every seven days for each assigned client
- Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information
- Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA
- Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
- Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks
