Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapist

Position Summary:

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Provides assessment and clinical treatment to clients by utilizing individualized treatments inclusive of individual, family, and group therapy to address identified client needs.  

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:

·         Completes assessment tool, integrates pertinent information to establish a diagnosis, and analyzes data to create clinical formulation within the designated timeframe. 

·         Develops achievable goals with the client, with measurable and behavioral objectives within designated timeframes. Monitors treatment progress and provides updates within identified timeframes and as necessary.

·         Performs individual, family, and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate positive strength-based change.  Collaborates with other service providers by providing all pertinent clinical information in a timely manner.  Completes documentation within designated timeframes.

·         Secures reimbursement through obtaining authorizations; electronically, in writing, or on the phone, providing accurate documentation and the timely submission of progress notes.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Principal Customers:

This position is for Individuals 18 years and older seeking mental health and/or co-occurring treatment.

Critical Work Relationships:

Clients, New Hope staff, stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:  

Master’s Degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or alcohol and drug counseling).

Credentials and Licenses:

College Diploma, license eligible or Licensed in the State of FL (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psy.D, Ph.D)

Experience:

Minimum of two years of group and /or individual experience with the co-occurring population.

Demonstrates beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. 

Experience in, or the ability or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system which includes appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Competencies:

Behavioral Skill Sets

Demonstrate knowledge of the Harm Reduction Model and resources available to the substance-abusing population.

Demonstrates understanding and/or willingness to learn the Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment model.

Demonstrate knowledge of physical, medical, and pharmacological issues related to substance abuse. Educates clients on issues associated with chemical dependency treatment.

Demonstrate knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based practices.

Express ideas clearly and objectively orally and in writing as is necessary.

Communicates information and constructive concerns to appropriate people at appropriate times and manner.

Works cooperatively to accomplish group, program, and agency-wide goals.

Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and guiding state and federal regulations.

Responds to crisis situations and triages appropriately, through communicating clearly with professionals -internal and external – to meet presenting client needs.

Provides referrals and linkage to community and internal resources as necessary to address client needs. 

Meets productivity standards established and documented with a supervisor.

Demonstrates ability to ensure the security and confidentiality of client information and records in a manner consistent with professional and agency codes of ethics.

Demonstrates awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity, including cultural, ethnic, language, gender preference, sexual orientation, physical handicap, and spiritual diversity.