Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Foundation House is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for its Portland, Maine locations. Foundation House is a behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program for men that provides coordinated, comprehensive clinical care. The therapist is an integral member of the clinical and psychiatric team, using current therapeutic modalities and practices to support clients and their loved ones through individual, group, and family therapy. The program uses evidence-based therapeutic practices and experiential programming to guide men from structured residential care toward independent living. The role includes clinical treatment, case coordination, support in clients’ residences, participation in programming and team meetings, and rotating on-call coverage.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
- Conditional licensing and internships are considered for candidates working toward obtaining their social work license.
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Energetic and able to galvanize clients to take full advantage of Foundation House offerings.
- Able to lead by example and participate in the clients’ journey.
- Knowledge of current recovery industry trends and residential treatment methodologies.
- Creative, flexible, and able to think outside the box.
- Valid driver’s license and transportation.
- Ability to commute to Portland, Maine, Monday through Friday.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of related work experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting.
- Full licensure in the state of Maine, or five years of full licensure in another state.
- Experience with Attachment Theory.
Responsibilities
- Create and facilitate assessments and treatment plans for admitting clients.
- Facilitate and participate in Foundation House’s PHP/IOP programming using evidence-based practices, including an attachment-based theoretical framework.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Provide family support and facilitate family support Zoom calls.
- Complete daily documentation of individual and group sessions, family contact, educational consultant and primary treatment contact, and case management activities.
- Maintain continuous, professional communication with referents in the best interests of the client and organization.
- Provide guidance regarding sober living, school, work, volunteering, sponsor/AA meetings, family relationships, and probation or legal issues.
- Assist with weekly client house clean and model appropriate hygiene and activities of daily living.
- Spend time in residences with clients to develop relationships and awareness of their needs and issues.
- Create transitional plans with clients in advance of intended discharge dates and complete discharge summaries after clients leave Foundation House.
- Attend regular team, supervision, and clinical team meetings, stakeholder tours, and other assigned meetings.
- Provide coverage for staff members and off-hours support when needed.
- Provide on-call coverage on a rotation as assigned by the Clinical Director.
Benefits
- Starting pay at $70,000 and up based on licensure, credentials, and experience.
- On-call compensation.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement plan with match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to on-campus amenities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
