Primary Therapist

Recovery Centers of America • St. Charles, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in RCA substance abuse treatment centers hospitals. This role inspires and motivates RCA clients to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices. The therapist will be a part of RCA's mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Their medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as they support and implement evidence-based techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. They will pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to overcome the past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome addiction.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required and licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or Psy.D./Ph.D. in Psychology
• One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
• Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.

Nice To Haves

• LMHC, LMSW, LCSW or LPC

Responsibilities

• Gather biopsychosocial data, including that related to clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Work collaboratively 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 the development of adaptive skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery and targeted strategies to address them
• Provide education to families about addiction, other disorders that frequently coexist and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves
• Provide family therapy to support the client and loved one in improving communication, boundaries, and ongoing reinforcement of recovery
• Assess other functional, behavioral and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and make referral to appropriate supports. These may include, job placement services, educational services, intensive case management and support groups
• Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan to guide next steps in recovery, including options for continuing care following discharge
• Facilitation of group, individual and family therapy session
• Active participation in multi-disciplinary case presentations and discussions

Benefits

• Save one million lives from the disease of addiction
• Evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Specialized programs for patients with trauma and multiple recurrences, as well as programs for older adults, first responders, and more
• Family program rebuilds, restores, or strengthens family relationships
• Curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care created to help patients not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life
• Fulfilling, life-changing job

What This Job Offers

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