LMFT)

Palmer Addiction Recovery Services•Tulsa, OK

9d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide outpatient treatment services in both English and Spanish to adults, adolescents, and their families, and provide education to individuals and groups in the community to promote healthy lifestyles and choices.

Requirements

Current Oklahoma LADC, LPC, LMFT or LCSW license or under supervision working toward licensure in the state of Oklahoma
Fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to provide counseling services in both languages.
Ability to conduct clinical assessments, individual counseling, group counseling and documentation in English and Spanish.
Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field
T-ASI, ASI and ASAM PPC-2R – trained by an ODMHSAS-certified trainer within the past 5 years
Experienced in providing counseling services to adolescents and/or their families in a therapeutic setting
Working knowledge of adolescent development, age and developmentally relevant therapeutic interventions and counseling approaches
Knowledgeable in providing integrated, evidence-based addiction treatment for consumers with co-occurring disorders.
Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic alliances with consumers
Experience in providing individual and group counseling
Creative therapeutic approaches to substance abuse/addiction needs
Excellent verbal communication, written communication
Advanced interpersonal skills
Strong Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
Provide primary therapeutic services for all consumers assigned to caseload.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with consumer.
Complete all required clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments and notes, in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures.
Facilitate treatment groups with consumers as assigned.
Supervise consumer’s behavior, adherence to rules, as well as policies and procedures.
Participate in clinical staffing meetings.
Develop effective working relationships with DHS workers, probation/parole officers, drug court coordinators, and others who are invested in consumer’s treatment.
Make recommendations for advancement in treatment.
Act as Liaison with community support services.
Provide information about the program to the public, when applicable.
Conduct educational groups in accordance with adolescent program school agreements.
Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.