Primary Therapist - Outpatient Services

Recovery Centers of America•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Primary Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates medically approved programs for patients in RCA substance abuse treatment centers. The therapist motivates clients and helps them develop tools for recovery through evidence-based, person-centered practices. The role supports patients and their families through individual, group, and family therapy, education, treatment planning, and recovery support. The position operates in a professional office environment and may require primarily local travel during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
Licensure as an MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or Psy.D./Ph.D. in Psychology.
One to three years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
Knowledge of computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues, and ability to incorporate the needs of gender- and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources, and other contacts.
Strong customer relations skills, demonstrated through supportive and constructive communication with coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families, and referral sources.
Knowledge of case management for dual-diagnosis patients.

Responsibilities

Gather biopsychosocial information about clients, including mental and physical health, addiction or problem behavior, and readiness for treatment.
Collaborate with clients to identify treatment goals and develop treatment plans.
Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families.
Guide and support clients in developing adaptive skills and behaviors needed for recovery.
Help clients identify behaviors or situations that interfere with recovery and develop targeted strategies to address them.
Educate families about addiction, co-occurring disorders, and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves.
Provide family therapy to improve communication and boundaries and support ongoing recovery.
Assess functional, behavioral, and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and refer clients to appropriate supports, such as job placement, education, intensive case management, and support groups.
Help clients develop a comprehensive recovery plan, including continuing-care options after discharge.
Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy sessions.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary case presentations and discussions.