Therapist

Uplifting the human spirit is a lofty statement for any organization to promote as their objective, especially given the challenging world we live in today. Quality health and human services for individuals, families and communities in need are a priceless resource.

Plans and coordinates the clinical activities pertaining to services for clients. Conducts assessments for clients and provides individual and group therapy.

* Conduct client assessments using the GAIN I and SMQ 4 R * Prepare Interpretive Summaries based on information obtained from the assessment * Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the client * Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews * Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure * Provide individual and group counseling * Provide risk reduction counseling, as needed * Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to clients according to agency's policies and procedures * Participate in the discharge planning process for the client and family * Prepare Discharge Summaries * Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned clients for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary * Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Director before the termination of a client from treatment * Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the client , as needed * Participate in training, as required, including e-learning * Participate in performance improvement activities

* The ability to determine eligibility of a client’s admission * The ability to use DSM IV diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses * The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan * The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use, mental health problems, and chronic medical conditions on the client’s functioning in major life areas * Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic medical conditions * The ability to conceptualize cases for the purpose of treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning * Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care * Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the GAIN I * Demonstrate proficiency in individualizing the GRRS * The ability to provide Wellness and Recovery Planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the client which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the client * The ability to counsel individuals in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making * The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers * The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed * The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug abuse, mental health problems, and the available services and resources * The ability to identify the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the client/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available * The ability to write assessments, Wellness and Recovery Plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client related data as evidenced through the clinical records * Understanding of risk factors for transmission of HIV and factors related to disease progression * Understanding of medication effects on daily functioning and mental health * Ability to conduct individualized risk reduction counseling * Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct * Understanding of professional ethics, client rights, and professional responsibilities **Education:** * Master's Degree with two(2) years experience with substance abuse/mental health population required. Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT) applicants preferred.