What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Outpatient Therapist position at The Next Door Recovery?
Description
Job Title: Outpatient Therapist
Reports to: Outpatient Manager
Level: Experienced
Location: Nashville
Classification: Full-time non-exempt
Education: 4 yr. degree
Mission
We Provide a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
Summary
Provides intensive therapy and case management services for IOP and PHP treatment programs delivered within a recovery-oriented system of care & direct evidence-based clinical services in individual, group, couples, and family counseling sessions targeting the mental health and substance-related recovery needs of women and their families; in addition to coordinating treatment activities with other treatment staff and consultants as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:
Education and Experience:
Job Title: Outpatient Therapist
Reports to: Outpatient Manager
Level: Experienced
Location: Nashville
Classification: Full-time non-exempt
Education: 4 yr. degree
Mission
We Provide a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
Summary
Provides intensive therapy and case management services for IOP and PHP treatment programs delivered within a recovery-oriented system of care & direct evidence-based clinical services in individual, group, couples, and family counseling sessions targeting the mental health and substance-related recovery needs of women and their families; in addition to coordinating treatment activities with other treatment staff and consultants as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:
- Develop comprehensive treatment plan and recovery plans for assigned clients.
- Administer ASI/ASAM and continued stay ASAMs.
- Conduct intake and discharge paperwork (i.e. orientation, discharge/initial ASAM, discharge summary) for outpatient clients as required.
- Provide trauma-informed group and crisis counseling.
- Program assignments include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide weekly psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups for clients.
- Attend and participate in the weekly treatment team meetings at TNDR-Nashville to discuss client progress and concerns.
- Ensure timely and professional documentation in accordance with TNDR, Inc. policy, the ACA code of ethics and as determined by grants, TDMHSAS licensure, insurance and other requirements.
- Update individual treatment plan and coordinate provision of services to meet the primary, urgent needs of women upon their arrival into outpatient services.
- All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with target population is
- License preferred in Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family or Addiction. Actively pursuing license or licensed-eligble considered.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Honor the agency mission: The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to live out our faith by providing a continuum of evidence-based services for women and their families impacted by addiction, mental illness, trauma and/or incarceration.
- Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.
- Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times.
- Work as a necessary part of the team effort.
- Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
- Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door Recovery.
- Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door Recovery.
- Encourage core values of The Next Door Recovery, Inc. at all times.
