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Therapist at Longleaf Recovery - Spanish Fort 

• Primary Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Facility

About Longleaf Recovery and Wellness

Longleaf was created in 2022 to bring additional outpatient addiction and mental health treatment options to Alabama. Our daily mission is to provide unmatched care and an inviting environment in which patients are surrounded by a compassionate staff who deliver a consistent, quality experience. Our accessible and comprehensive offerings give clients tailored options that create a clear path forward to recovery and wellness.

Position Title: Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists are responsible for providing individual and group therapy to clients with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family education and/or counseling as well crisis intervention as needed. Services shall be provided in accordance with Alabama Department of Mental Health as well as within the scope of practice according to the therapist's credentials & qualifications.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment and other clinical evaluations. Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client's functioning with work, school, family, interpersonal relationships, self-management and self-care, health, mental health, and routines of daily living to identify areas needing continued support, appropriate support resources, and treatment services to match client needs.
• Maintain client records related to screening, intake, treatment, continuing care, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge, and treatment outcomes that are accurate, concise, timely, and useful for coordinating treatment team planning, monitoring, and review.
• Work collaboratively with clients to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the patient, desired treatment outcomes, and an agreed upon plan of action and reassessment.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Coordinate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical staff to determine appropriate treatment approach, identify appropriate/needed referrals and coordinate care to best match services to client treatment needs.
• Facilitate discharge planning, follow-up, and aftercare planning services in a timely manner to assist client transitions in treatment. Expeditiously discharge inactive clients.
• Attend regular staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities involved in the smooth functioning of clinical operations. Arrive on-time, for all scheduled shifts and appointments, which may include day, evening, or weekend shifts. § Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Clinical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Licensure

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Addiction Studies or related field.
• Licensed or eligible for professional licensure in the State of Alabama

Language Ability

Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, agencies or members of the business community. Write speeches and articles for publication.

Mathematical Ability

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic models and theories; Ability to utilize various theoretical approaches to plan intervention strategies for different patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow organization policies and adhere to state/ federal regulations for the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders; This includes an understanding and commitment to protection of client rights and confidentiality.
• Ability to make sound judgements, and accurately assess when issues should be referred to program management.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.
• Knowledgeable about federal and state rules and regulations for the treatment of individuals with substance use disorder(s).
• Ability to work professionally with and compassionately with all clients and fellow staff.
• Ability to complete assignments, as instructed, in a timely manner.
• Ability to seek guidance and ask for help when needed.
• Willingness to hear constructive criticism and respond productively.

Other Requirements

• Certified in First Aid/CPR or able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire (Company will provide it needed)
• Valid Driver's License; Independent, reliable transportation
• Must submit to and pass criminal background screening.
• Must submit to pre-employment & random drug screening during employment.
• Completion of continuing education courses and trainings as designated by program, state, and federal requirements as well as any education/training requirements of current license and/or certification boards.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person