Program Therapist

Clearfork Academy•Fort Worth, TX

53d

About The Position

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy. The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health treatment across a full continuum of care. We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission. SUMMARY The Program Therapist at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to patients in the Resident Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) and outpatient program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Program Therapist will perform direct services, including individual, family and group psychotherapy, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual’s license.

Requirements

Demonstrates ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
Interprets and utilizes assessment data to guide, shape and update treatment plans.
Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression in adulthood.
Provides health teaching for adult/family through individual and group interactions.
Recommends special precautions for clients, as needed.
Evaluates the response of the client/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adults.
Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
Master’s Level Clinician Intern or Qualified Credentialed Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (required)
Current CPR/FA certification
Current Handle with Care Physical Holding certification
Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.
Understanding of Addiction: Basic knowledge about substance use disorders
Treatment knowledge: familiarity with behavior change and recovery models
Application to practice: Methods for applying intervention and recovery knowledge to practice
Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, ad continuing education
Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Accurately and timely enters clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) software.
Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ADAM criteria

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure as one of above and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Keeping abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attending required agency trainings.
Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical service provided utilizing EHR software.
Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and Federal laws
Collaborates with medical, administrative, billing, and recovery coach staff regarding clients in order to advocate for client progress during treatment.
Provide professional and ethical therapy to individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health diagnoses in treatment through group, individual counseling, family counseling, and education.
Documenting casework in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including writing objective case notes, progress and discharge reports, and other timely status reports as requested by the supervisor and according to Texas & Joint Commission standards.
Attends and engages in weekly treatment team meetings.
Presents changes, improvements or additions to protocols or behavioral health services to the team.
Understands and adheres to CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s compliance standards as they appear in CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CLEARFORK ACADEMY regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Performs other duties and tasks as required.