Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist

Sierra Health and Wellness•Bangor, CA

9d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist is responsible for treating, assessing, monitoring, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Associate Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Associate Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Associate Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. Documentation within the electronic healthcare record is required for all clinical interactions and relevant case management activities. The Associate Therapist may also provide ongoing clinical consultation and support for the certified SUD counselors.

Requirements

Must obtain and maintain a registration number regulated by a state board (ASW, AMFT, APC)
Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
Have at minimum one-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
BA or MA degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.
Assesses and monitors client’s progress and behavior while in treatment.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning.
Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies.
Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs.
Responds to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record.
Reviews client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; may complete weekly audits.
Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health and SUD methodologies and issues.
Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Operates a personal computer and other office equipment.
Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities.