Primary Therapist

ABHS•Princeton, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities include providing clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay who are diagnosed with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. The therapist will assist with the development of coping skills and emotional regulation. The therapist will be responsible for a minimum of 20-30 hours of direct client care, which consists of a variety of group and individual sessions on a weekly basis. The therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis and make consistent contact with family or support members.

Requirements

Associate licensed therapist required.
1-3 years’ experience working in a Treatment Facility.
Strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Ability to talk and hear both in person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed, preferred.
Current CPR Certification is highly desirable.
Narcan Certified is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assess the counseling needs of the client.
Assess client for substance abuse and mental health diagnosis using DSM, PHQ-9 and Columbia Scale criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM and DSM criteria.
Review previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
Prepare and provide the substance abuse counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan.
Develop the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
Document all client records, counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record.
Contact and coordination with referral sources (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.).
Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-oriented issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
Facilitate group sessions.
Document: Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans.
Assist and cover other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
Create meaningful connections by demonstrating the ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Use outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
Take accountability by accepting constructive feedback and preventing discourse among peers.
Live in the solution by critically thinking when problems arise and accepting constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Be professional by wearing business casual attire.