Therapist
Company: Carpenter Hall LLC Zinnia Exeter
Location: Exeter
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Description:Sign-on Bonus EligibleRelocation EligibleCompetitive
PayTuition/Education ReimbursementCompetitive Benefits &
401kValues: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each DayWe are seeking
driven individuals to join our team of passionate clinicians and
professionals who provide the highest level of care to those
struggling with substance use disorder. We provide a full medical
detox and a strong continuum of care. You may be responsible for
any or all of the following: Providing individualized case
management, individual therapy, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial
assessment services including group and family counseling for
clients within the facility.We carefully tailor individualized
treatment plans for each client. Our experienced staff has worked
in world-class facilities both local and national. We seek to
provide a unique and comfortable environment for all our clients.
If you are driven to change lives, bring healing, and be uplifted
while doing it, this is the place for you. We are seeking those
ready to find a home, a career, not just a job.
- Knowledge of chemical dependency, co-occurring behavioral
health disorders, risk assessment, and crisis intervention, and
behavioral management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; time management
skills; and strong interpersonal skills.
- License preferred but not required. Must have at least a
Master's in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Degree..
Requirements:The Therapist position provides individual therapy to
clients seeking substance abuse treatment. Collaborates with
treatment team members in diagnosis and developing treatment goals
by applying specialized knowledge of human development,
co-occurring mental health issues, maladaptive coping behaviors and
social, economic, and cultural systems. Assists individuals,
families and groups to improve or restore their capacity for
relationship social functioning through use of appropriate
therapeutic modalities.A. Job Duties and Responsibilities1.
Assesses client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences;
formulates a diagnostic impression based on current DSM criteria;
and in conjunction with the client/family develops a workable plan
for treatment.2. Develops a comprehensive case conceptualization
and presents information to members of clinical team, on client's
family and biopsychosocial background pertinent to diagnosis and
treatment. Participates in treatment team meetings to coordinate
delivery of services.3. Completes biopsychosocial assessment,
progress notes, treatment plans, and other chart related documents
and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.4.
Provide individual counseling and facilitate educational and
counseling groups assigned and promptly chart these activities in
the client's records.5. Selects approach to use in individual
therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and
plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.6. Provide
skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.7. Work
cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources
to coordinate services to clients.8. Strive to increase
professional growth and effectiveness through training,
participating in clinical consultation, seeking outside support and
by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant
areas.9. Provide direct behavioral health services including mental
health and substance abuse services (i.e., psycho/social
assessments, consultation, individual/group/ family therapy,
professional in-service training and community education services,
etc.) at a rate that achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service
standard as established annually.10. Provides crisis intervention
services when authorized and necessary11. Participates in 24-hour
Emergency Services, which includes availability for back-up
rotation coverage for after hours, weekends, or holiday
emergencies.12. Maintains appropriate state
license/registration/certification for scope of practice.13. Carry
out other responsibilities as delegated.B. Expectations1.
DEPENDABILITY - Employee can be counted on to complete assigned
tasks in a timely manner with little supervision. Accepts
responsibility when necessary to see that the job gets done.2.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY - Is prompt and on time for work,
assignments and meetings. Notifies supervisor prior to lateness or
absence. Understands that excess absences pose a hardship on other
employees.3. JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Employee completes all
chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in
a timely manner. Employee understands Laws and Ethics specific to
the therapist profession.4. Employee provides individual
counseling, and facilitates educational, skill development and
counseling groups as assigned and properly and promptly charts
these activities in client records5. Employee works cooperatively
with other community resources, treatment team members and referral
sources to coordinate services to clients.6. QUANTITY AND QUALITY
OF WORK - Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being
produced. Accepts responsibility for completing job tasks. Uses
time productively and efficiently.7. ATTITUDE - Demonstrates a
cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow
employees, clients and visitors. Maintains a positive attitude in
carrying out assignments and is helpful and courteous to fellow
employees.8. CONFIDENTIALITY - Know and follows confidentiality law
and HIPAA procedures at all times.9. COMMUNICATION SKILLS-Is
effective in written and oral expression. Demonstrates proper
telephone etiquette and able to communicate easily with colleagues,
clients, referral sources, and visitors in an appropriate manner.
Relates to clients and co-workers in a respectful and professional
manner.10. CONDUCT - Conducts one's self in a manner consistent
with the agency's code of ethics and code of conduct. Shows
professionalism in office setting.11. FLEXIBILITY / HANDLING
EMERGENCIES - Responds well to changing situations or routines.
Handles crisis situation calmly and professionally.12. AWARENESS OF
THERAPEUTIC ISSUES- Employee is aware of
transference/countertransference issues that may impact the
therapeutic relationship and seeks appropriate consultation and
supervision.C. CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform
the essential functions of this position.
- Analytical-the individual synthesizes complex or diverse
information.
- Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems
in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information
skillfully.
- Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and
persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group
presentation skills and conducts productive meetings
- Delegation-the individual seeks assistance through consulting
with supervisor when necessary.
- Leadership-the individual inspires and motivates others to
perform well and accepts feedback from others.
- Management skills-the individual includes staff in other
departments in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process
improvement; makes self-available to staff.
- Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and
promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment - the individual displays willingness to make
decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely
decisions. Decisions reflect understanding of Laws and Ethics of
therapist profession.
- Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work
activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action
plans.
- Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security
procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.D. Minimum
QualificationsEducation / Experience
- Holds licensure or is gaining hours towards licensing exam that
qualifies the Therapist as a behavioral health professional
according to state licensing professional board, or
- Possesses a Master's degree from an accredited University in a
social services related field,
- Has a minimum of 2 years' experience in the treatment of
behavioral health / substance abuse disorder.Certificates and
Licenses
- Licensed as a counselor, social worker, marriage and family
therapist, psychologist by the state professional services
board.Knowledge
- An acute understanding of counseling and other treatment
procedures for alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring
disorders.
- A vast knowledge of regulations concerning alcoholism and drug
addiction treatment.E. Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesF. Work Environment
CharacteristicsThe 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.
- Noise Level - usually quiet
- Physical Demands - employee is frequently required to sit;
employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds
Keywords: Carpenter Hall LLC Zinnia Exeter, Warwick , Therapist, Healthcare , Exeter, Rhode Island
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