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Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Advantage Behavioral Health NetworkClementon, NJ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

General Description

Hybrid Role : Responsibilities include providing clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay Recovery Center struggling with development of coping skills and emotional regulation. Therapist will be responsible for a caseload of minimum of 14 clients and facilitation of 4 groups on a weekly basis. Therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis. Therapists expected to make biweekly contact with family or support member.

Tasks & Responsibilities

A. Essential Duties

  • Assess the counseling needs of the client.
  • Assessing client for substance abuse and mental health diagnosis using DSM, PHQ-9 and Columbia Scale criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM and DSM criteria.
  • Review previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
  • Preparing and providing the substance abuse counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan
  • Development of the client discharge / continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
  • Documenting all client records, counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
  • Provide coordination of support services for the client / family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record.
  • Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e. legal, school, employer, etc.)
  • Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
  • Facilitate group sessions.
  • Documenting : Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans.

B. Additional Duties

  • Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
  • As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.

    • C. Interpersonal Relations

  • Create Meaningful Connections :  Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
  • Take Accountability :  Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
  • Live in the Solution :  Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
  • Be Professional :  Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).

    • Competencies

  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Dependability
  • Ethics
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Job Knowledge
  • Conflict Management
  • Organization Skills
  • Productivity
  • Self Development
  • Teamwork

    • Clinical Competencies :

  • Screening
  • Intake / Orientation
  • Assessment
  • Treatment / Discharge Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling
  • Consultation
  • Case Management
  • Client Education
  • Referral
  • Report and Recordkeeping

    • Performance Standards & Measurement

  • Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.

    • Key Performance Indicators

  • Documentation of Individual and Group Therapy Notation Interface within 24 hours. Level of Service Report is reviewed on a weekly basis to indicate therapist efficiency at documentation.
  • Group Auditing Procedure conducted semi-annually to ensure efficiency of following group curriculum and ensuring client skill building for substance use and mental health needs.  Group Audit score meets minimum of 3.3 requirement.
  • Completion of Client Treatment Planning within 30 days of initial evaluation / assessment.
  • Ensuring quality of care is met with use of evidence-based treatment and utilization of outcome-based data to reduce symptomatic response of client co-occurring conditions.
  • Chart Auditing conducted quarterly to ensure efficiency of following clinical notation standards. Chart Audit score meets minimum of 3.3 requirement.

    • Equipment, Tools & Machines

  • Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
  • Use of company network and email domain.

    • Working Conditions

  • Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
  • May have several responsibilities at once.  Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive.
  • Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
  • Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
  • If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employee’s to give us at least 30 days resignation notice in writing.

    • Demands

  • Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
  • Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
  • Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities.  Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
  • Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
  • Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

    • Qualifications

    Education :

  • Associate licensed therapist required
  • Fully licensed, preferred

    • Experience :

  • 1-3 years’ experience working in a Treatment Facility.

    • Required License or certifications :

  • Current CPR Certification is highly desirable
  • Narcan Certified is highly desirable
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    Primary Therapist • Clementon, NJ, US