Clinical Therapist

The Recovery Village•Wrightsville, PA

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Tuesday–Saturday Counselor, as well as PRN staff. This position supports a behavioral health program within Advanced Recovery Systems, the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; psychoeducation; and experiential learning groups for clients and families. The role also includes oversight of residential facilities, clinical consultation, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical discharge summaries. The therapist works closely with the clinical case manager and family therapist to support comprehensive client care.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology, or another counseling-related field.
LPC, LCSW, or LMFT credential and 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 a variety of 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 within 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 ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
Proficient computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
CPR/First Aid certification is required; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Expressive or training in therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, 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.
Complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical discharge summaries.
Work closely with the clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.