Primary Therapist

ABHS•Laurel Springs, NJ

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. 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 Treatment Facility.
Current CPR Certification is highly desirable
Narcan Certified is highly desirable
Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Talk and hear both by 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.
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.
Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed

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 substance abuse 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.
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.
As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.