Licensed Therapist

Access Supports • New Rochelle, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Licensed Therapist to support participants in our dual-licensed OMH/OASAS Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Integrated treatment services are provided by an interdisciplinary team responsible for: comprehensive diagnostic assessments; participant-centered care planning; health assessments and physicals; clinical excellence and evidence-based interventions; individual, family, and group psychotherapy; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; MAT treatment (e.g., Methadone and Suboxone); linkages to additional services and care; peer support; and successful achievement of participant-determined outcomes.

Requirements

• LMSW, LCSW, MHC-LP, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT required.
• Understanding and experience with OASAS documentation requirements, including intake and assessment, medical necessity, treatment planning and clinical interventions from the start of the treatment through termination.
• At least 2-3 years' experience in the Substance use field preferably in Methadone Maintenance; other addictions, complex trauma and psychosocial stressors of poverty, abuse, abandonment, grief/loss, foster care, and criminal justice involvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Working familiarity with EMR's.
• Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with regulatory agencies, personnel, community stakeholders, participants /families.
• Masters in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Creative Art Therapy.

Nice To Haves

• CASAC Prefer
• Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a caseload of participants living with Opioid use disorder and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses. This includes support around all treatment-related and case management needs.
• Provides Individual therapy, family/couples therapy, and group therapy.
• Completes timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to ensure compliance.
• Attends and participates in supervision as scheduled with the assigned supervisor.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled team meetings and training courses. Provides support to the interdisciplinary team around mental health needs and high-complexity cases.
• Escorts participants for reinstatement appointments to Dr. Thomas, providing a brief clinical handoff/summary gathered from the participant's clinician(s) (status, recent concerns, treatment-plan context, and any safety considerations) so that Dr. Thomas has the information needed to make the reinstatement determination.
• Performs other duties as needed to ensure the success of the program.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level