MILITARY PROGRAM THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Military Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct clinical services within the 28-day Military Behavioral Health Recovery Program. The clinician delivers evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions while supporting participants through the four phases of the recovery model: Understand, Process, Restore, and Reintegrate. The clinician serves as a primary therapist, facilitating therapeutic groups, coordinating interdisciplinary care, engaging family members, and helping participants develop individualized Recovery plans for successful reintegration.

Requirements

Master’s Degree specializing in social work preferred, will consider clinical related mental health areas for strong candidates with demonstrated experience.
Five (5) years' experience in the mental health/behavioral health field.
Three years inpatient psych experience is preferred.
Current unrestricted North Carolina license: LCSW or LCSW(A). Will consider LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, Licensed Psychologist with demonstrated strong clinical skills and experience treating specific military populations.
CPR certification and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within 90 days of employment.
Thorough knowledge of JCAHO/HCFA, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three years inpatient psych experience is preferred.
Will consider LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, Licensed Psychologist with demonstrated strong clinical skills and experience treating specific military populations.

Responsibilities

Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA).
Develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual psychotherapy.
Facilitate evidence-based group therapy.
Facilitate evidence-based individual therapy as warranted.
Conduct family sessions when warranted.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Complete discharge planning with Case Management.
Facilitate assigned modules including: Psychoeducation, Skills training, Guided workbook activities, After Action Reviews (AARs), Recovery development.
Provide interventions utilizing one or more of: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Relapse Prevention, Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Conduct weekly individual sessions addressing: Treatment progress, Trauma processing (within scope and readiness), Goal development, Family dynamics, Military transition, Recovery planning, Safety planning, Discharge preparation.
Complete documentation including: CCA, Master Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, Individual Session Notes, Group Documentation, Family Session Notes, Recovery summary, Discharge Summary.
Work closely with: MD, Nursing, Recreational Therapy, Case Management, Business Development, Military Program Manager, Executive Director.