Primary Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:  

The licensed primary/group therapist will work with individuals and groups to promote optimum behavioral health care. The therapist will assist individuals in addressing childhood and/or adult traumatic experiences, attachment failure, and resulting symptoms. Symptoms may include family problems, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, addictions, self-esteem issues, and other behavioral health and emotional issues. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, policies, and procedures within the medical field. EMDR certification a plus. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Job will entail facilitation of individual (6 to 8 residents as census requires or more on occasion for a short time), group, and co-facilitation of family therapy.   
• Assists in developing the resident’s treatment plan.  
• Documents any electronic medical record in accordance with Sabino Recovery’s policies and procedures and in compliance with Arizona board of health services.  
• Calls reference and/or family members regularly to coordinate resident care and continuing care recommendations.  
• Assists residents through counseling expertise in overcoming traumatic life experience, attachment failure, and resulting symptoms. 
• Supports residents in behavioral changes that will provide optimum health.  
• Collects data and information regarding the resident from interview, observation, testing, and assessments.  
• Acts as the resident advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.  
• Collaborates with other staff members to develop treatment plans and provide the resident excellent care.  
• Maintains confidentiality of resident medical records.  
• Be able to appropriately assign a resident to integrative therapies that will best support their progress based on their diagnosis.  

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:   

• Attend relevant multidisciplinary staffing and treatment team meetings. 
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in resident’s status.  

• Develop the problem list and subsequent interventions.  
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.  
• May co-facilitate additional groups with adventure therapy staff.  
• Coordinate the resident’s continuing care and meet with family members during family week for a continuing care meeting.  
• May co-facilitate family therapy sessions with the family therapist. 
• Must ensure completion of all yearly mandatory training provided by Sabino Recovery.  
• Possess good understanding of Sabino Recovery policies and procedures. 

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY 

• Knowledge of preparing and maintaining treatment records including treatment plan, progress notes, and assessments. 
• Must have ability to time manage.  
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of behavioral health dysfunctions.  
• Must have excellent written/oral communication skills. 
• Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.  Some Spanish preferred. 
• Able to utilize basic math skills and mathematical concepts. 
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Good attention to detail. 
• Able to deal effectively with distractions. 
• Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods. 

• Is highly committed to workplace safety. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s Degree in behavioral health related field. 
• License in a behavioral health field such as LAMFT, LMT or LPC.  
• EMDR certification a plus 
• A minimum of 5-years’ experience in behavioral health or behavioral health related field (includes psychology, sociology/social work, counseling (including chemical dependency), nursing, patient care, and social/human services-related fields with focus on behavioral health.  

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:  

• Current license to practice in AZ (LMFT, LCSW, LMSW or master’s level equivalent) 
• EMDR certification a plus  
• Somatic Experiencing Trained is a plus 
• Current Fingerprint Clearance 
• Current CPR/First Aid certification 
• Clear TB screening 

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:  No reports to this position 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Able to walk around the facility and sit at a desk.  

All employees must adhere to all safety rules and regulations required by local, state, and federal authorities, wear the appropriate personal protective equipment necessary to perform the job in a safe manner and will follow all safety rules per the company's safety policy.