Group Therapist- Outpatient

Team Recovery Ohio LLC•Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Group Therapist supports individuals addressing mental health needs and recovering from substance use and addiction. The role plans and facilitates group therapy, provides support and education, and helps participants develop skills to achieve and maintain sobriety. The therapist works collaboratively with other addiction treatment professionals, assesses participants’ needs and progress, maintains confidential treatment records, and provides crisis support. The role also requires appropriate use of supervision, keeping current with addiction-treatment practices, and flexibility to take on related responsibilities as part of the treatment team.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a health and human services field.
LSW, LPC, LPCC, LCDC II, or higher license valid in Ohio.
QMHS certification.
BLS/CPR certification; training will be provided upon hire.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Knowledge of addictions, mental health, and behavioral health complications.
Knowledge of community health resources supporting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity.
Knowledge of referral procedures and admission criteria for healthcare and community providers.
Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare providers and social and cultural agencies serving clients and families.
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
Competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics, and team building.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual effects on individuals and family members.
Ability to identify a medical emergency and take appropriate action.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for alcohol and/or drug overdose.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drug withdrawal stages and appropriate responses at each stage.
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations governing treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including confidentiality, patient rights, professional ethics, and discrimination.
Knowledge of basic mental health treatment and psychosocial education, including trauma-informed care, identification of high-risk behaviors and safety planning, co-occurring treatment modalities, and crisis care.
Knowledge of airborne and blood-borne pathogens, including TB, HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis B, risk-reduction methods, and universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience and/or at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.
CPRS and/or CPI certification.
Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions for individuals at different stages of addiction recovery.
Create a safe, supportive environment where group members can share experiences, challenges, and successes.
Educate group members about addiction, recovery principles, coping strategies, and relapse prevention.
Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to address group members’ needs.
Collaborate with counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and other addiction treatment professionals to support comprehensive care.
Help group members set and achieve realistic recovery goals.
Conduct individual assessments to evaluate group members’ progress and needs.
Maintain accurate, confidential records of attendance, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention and support to group members experiencing acute emotional distress or substance-use cravings.
Stay informed about current research, best practices, and trends in addiction treatment and recovery.
Seek supervision appropriately.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management.
Adapt to schedule changes and assume related responsibilities as a member of an addiction treatment team.