Clinical Therapist- PRN
The Recovery Village•Dacula, GA
About The Position
Promises Behavioral Health, part of the Advanced Recovery Systems family of behavioral health programs, is seeking a PRN counselor. The position requires weekend availability. The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; psychoeducation; and experiential learning groups for clients and their families. The role also provides oversight of residential facilities and clinical consultation for clients, families, and referents upon request. The therapist prepares psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical discharge summaries and works closely with the clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology, or another counseling-related field.
- LPC, LCSW, or LMFT licensure with clinical qualifications, or intern-status licensure.
- Three years of experience in social work or a related field.
- Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.
- Experience using interventions including DBT, CBT, and Family Systems.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of varied models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues.
- Knowledge of treatment, recovery, relapse-prevention, and continuing-care models for dually diagnosed populations, including their philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes.
- Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria across the continuum of care.
- Ability to understand diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and incorporate the needs of gender- and culturally diverse groups into practice.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.
- Weekend availability.
Nice To Haves
- Expressive or training in therapies preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
- Provide crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations, and experiential learning groups for clients and families.
- Provide oversight of residential facilities.
- Provide clinical consultation for clients, families, and referents upon request.
- Prepare psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical discharge summaries.
- Coordinate with the clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.
