Evening IOP Therapist

Recovery Centers of America•Earleville, MD

About The Position

Position Overview: The Outpatient Therapist plans, directs and coordinates-clinically approved programs for patients in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder facility. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Requirements

Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCW-C).
One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
Knowledge of group, individual and family counseling
Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.
Communication Proficiency: Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and ability to choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.
Group Counseling: Experience facilitating psycho-education groups
Individual Counseling: Ability to provide counseling on an individual basis
Family Counseling: An ability to provide family counseling

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment.
Help clients develop treatment goals and plans.
Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families.
Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior.
Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery.
Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems.
Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups.
Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior.
Keep accurate and timely records of client sessions, assessments, and progress notes, adhering to professional standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment planning and client care. Participate in team meetings and case conferences, sharing expertise to enhance team effectiveness.
Uphold strict confidentiality and privacy in client interactions and records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Respond effectively to client crises, applying appropriate intervention techniques to ensure safety and stability.