AMFT, LMFT or ACSW, LCSW -Therapist for Drug Rehab

Primary Therapist with Addiction treatment experience

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Therapist is responsible for providing specialized individual and group therapies for those clients whose diagnosis includes the presence of an alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence diagnosis. He or she is also responsible for conducting Chemical Dependency Evaluations and working closely with other treatment team members to address the client’s alcohol/drug issues. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State of California and Federal government and accrediting organizations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a health-related masters degree. LMFT/LCSW

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience with chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed clients.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensed, registered and/or actively working towards certification to practice clinical discipline, if applicable.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Timely documents on a regular basis within the client chart based on the facility Policies and Procedures, State, federal and insurance guidelines
• Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues and needs.
• Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.
• Discusses with client’s relapse warning signs and relapse prevention techniques and strategies and develops plans accordingly.
• Documents provided services in progress notes in a clear, concise, timely manner.
• Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.
• Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Assists in developing chemical abuse and dependency aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates in collaboration with other treatment team members.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
• Provides community awareness education and in-services on behalf of the agency.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from clients or family throughout program.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
• Attends daily staffing meetings.
• Documents client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures
• Continues with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures
• Updates knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Conducts chemical dependency group and individual counseling sessions.
• Responds positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Performs in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Reports abuse of clients’ rights immediately.
• Participates in obtaining the client’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
• Provides groups as scheduled.
• Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
• Acts decisively and effectively in managing staff, clients, and other employees during emergency situation.
• Performs other capacities as needed.
• Recognizes and acknowledges and treats co-occurring issues by helping client to adhere to medication management as well as established protocols for different diagnoses.
• Communicate in a professional manner with proper use of telephone etiquette.
• Perform in a professional manner and role model a positive image of mental health.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to attendance and punctuality.
• Reports to work as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to legal guidelines pertaining to client confidentiality and client rights.
• Maintains acceptable overall attendance.
• Perform duties independently, taking a proactive approach to problem situations, seeking supervision on an as needed basis.
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
• Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
• Reports incidents, accidents, and occurrences in accordance with policies and procedures.