Primary Therapist

ABHS•Laurel Springs, NJ

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include providing dialectical behavioral clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Therapist will assist with the development of coping skills and emotional regulation. 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. Therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis. Therapists are expected to make consistent contact with family or support member.

Requirements

Associate licensed therapist required.
1-3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
DBT Intensive Training or DBT Foundational Training, required.
Current CPR Certification, preferred
Narcan Certified, preferred
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed, preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the counseling needs of the client.
Assessing 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.
Preparing and providing the mental health counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan.
Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
Documenting 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-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
Facilitate group sessions.
Facilitate in DBT specific interventions which includes but is not limited to, skills coaching, phone coaching, DBT intensive group sessions, and on call coaching with current caseload.
Documenting: Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans.
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).