Clinical Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center! Therapist - Full Time. Deliver care through individual and group therapy for patients and family members and are responsible for the day-to-day counseling and case management requirements of a licensed inpatient medically supervised stabilization and withdrawal program, rehabilitation program, and reintegration program.
Requirements
- Master’s level degree in behavioral sciences or social work
- Valid NYS License as a Social Worker or related field (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent)
- BLS certification, current or obtained within one year of employment. ACLS preferred
- Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc.
- Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with data management and electronic records
- Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills
Nice To Haves
- At least three (3) years of clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management care and/or rehabilitation settings
- Experience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient care
- Experience evaluating program effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement
- Knowledge of medication assisted recovery (MAR) and how behavioral interventions can support and improve outcomes for MAR
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary and/or research team
Responsibilities
- Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of physiologic and psychosocial health status
- Deliver modality specific care including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and relapse prevention
- Interview patients, establishing treatment goals and plan
- Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices
- Maintain documentation, patient files, and statistics as required by departmental policies and funding sources
- Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams to develop personalized treatment plans
- Field clinically related telephone calls and respond as indicated to promote optimal patient care
- Support efforts of the Wellbridge research team to implement program improvement and patient outcomes. Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training
- Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency situations
- Participate in regular clinical team meetings. Work closely with the clinical and advocacy teams to coordinate services to patients
- Serve as a liaison and assist with community outreach/presentations
- Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission,vision, and values
Benefits
- free cafeteria service
- on-site gym/wellness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
