Mental Health Therapist (MFT, CPC, LCSW or state interns)

Job Description:

• Performs initial assessment and diagnostic evaluation
• Provides case management and develops appropriate discharge plans for assigned patients, as needed by the client.
• Develops initial treatment planning for patients and makes revisions throughout treatment, ensuring that patients are meeting goals at an appropriate rate
• Conduct individual therapy sessions with assigned patients, following the requirements set forth by the Company
• Facilitate patient groups, following the appropriate curriculum provided by the Company
• Responsible for the completion of patient documentation in a timely manner, consistent with the policies and procedures manual
• Communicates with family members or primary support system identified by patient, updating them on patient progress and providing them with the tools to engage in their own recovery efforts
• Compliant with the policies and procedures of the Company as well as ethical standards consistent with federal and state licensing board requirements
• Play an active role in seeking consult and supervision when necessary
• Attend required training to ensure quality clinical care
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings
• Possess appropriate conflict resolution skills and the capacity to manage highly stressful clinical situations
• Administers surveys developed by the Company to ensure quality assurance and clinical best practices
• Must act as an advocate for all patients, ensuring that individual patient needs are heard and met with dignity and compassion
• Will report critical incidents directly and immediately to the clinical director or management team
• Will communicate all patient concerns to the clinical director and/or treatment team to ensure appropriate care is being provided
• Performs additional duties from time to time as assigned by management
• Must set and maintain strong boundaries, engaging with patients in a professional manner
• Maintain a sense of professionalism both inside and outside of sessions and groups

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Master’s Degree in relevant field with post-degree experience in the assessment, diagnosis, case management, and treatment of substance use disorders
• Must be a licensed clinician in the state of Nevada (e.g., LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, CPC-I, MFT-I, CSW-I) OR licensed state intern
• Experience with acute mental illness and substance use disorders preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours
• The ability and willingness to function as a member of a professional team
• Strong sense of self-awareness, empathy, and compassion
• Must have experience with or possess an advanced understanding of cultural competence
• Experience with the treatment of trauma is preferred
• Experience with the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Must possess excellent boundaries
  
• Must possess strong communication skills 

Salary : $31 - $40