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FAIRLAND RECOVERY CENTER

Substance Abuse / Mental Health Primary Therapist , Intern

Come join our team as a Primary Therapist, Intern at FAIRLAND RECOVERY CENTER!

WHO WE ARE

Fairland Recovery Center was established with a clear purposeto be a solution for individuals grappling with chemical dependency and mental health challenges. Our mission is to provide effective, sustainable, affordable, and personalized treatment that fosters healing.

We consider ourselves more than just a treatment center; we are a dedicated collective that is deeply invested in the well-being of our entire community. This includes our patients and their families; our providers, payors, team members, and our local community.

We believe faithfully in the principles of RELATIONSHIP, recognizing the importance of personal care and genuine concern for every member of the Fairland family. Our commitment to INTEGRITY is evident in our emphasis on open and candid communication, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility.

In our pursuit of PERSONALIZATION, we understand that every individual is uniquely designed, and success is dependent on throwing away the one size fits all treatment model. Our model is driven by the COMMITMENT of each team member working in their area of expertise so that we collectively deliver our goal - giving our clients the best opportunity for long-term sobriety and stability.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Primary Therapists are the heart and soul of our treatment model. He/She is responsible for delivery of direct patient services, such as individual and group therapy. He/she is responsible working with our clients to create a customized and specific course of care to guide the client through the journey of recovery. He/she monitors documentation in order to ensure that documentation is maintained at the highest level and that clients are served to the standards of Fairland Recovery Center. In this particular role of a intern, you will have oversight by our licensed staff of clinicians. You will get the experience of group therapy, individuals therapy, medical record documentation and other hands on experiences that will prepare you for an amazing career in the clinical field.

Please note: Because this is an internship experience, you are not replacing or taking on the position of an employee. The internship should not be considered a full time employment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Primary Therapist, Intern works in an outpatient setting providing individual and group therapy under the supervision of the Clinical Director and/or assigned Team Leads.
• Ensures every individual is assessed and offered the opportunity to receive the services they need.
• Timely, compliant clinical documentation and billing practices following all FRC policies and standards, including but not limited collaborative documentation, documentation signed with 24 hours, ensuring discharges are completed, etc.
• Case management and clinical responsibilities including: accepting appropriate referrals; providing assessments, individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention according to the treatment plan; maintains a caseload.
• Takes ownership for individual and referral source satisfaction by returning phone calls in a timely manner, communicating with referral sources with appropriate authorization, link and/or serve as advocate for individuals as needed.
• Encourages individual responsibility and recovery by utilizing evidenced-based interventions, providing comprehensive and ongoing assessment, referring individuals to appropriate internal and external services, involving and educating family, seeking and utilizing supervision, developing individualized and comprehensive plan of care based on the individuals strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Completes appropriate additional tasks as assigned and appropriate for position.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Must currently be enrolled in a relevant Master's degree program that would be deemed appropriate for someone seeking eligibility to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
  
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with using the internet and Microsoft Word
  
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to function as a member for a multi-disciplinary treatment team and work cooperatively with other agency employees.
• Supervision is provided and required.
• Must be very computer/software/internet savvy (MicroSoft Office)
• Comfortable in an environment where over-communication is needed
• Exceptional communication and follow through skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work professionally
• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA laws regarding healthcare treatment
• If in recovery, must have at least two (2) years clean time.