Psychotherapist - Chemical Dependency, Part Time

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Psychotherapist position focused on Chemical Dependency within the WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Behavioral Health department. The role involves providing individual and group therapeutic services in an inpatient setting and functioning as a key member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities include patient psychosocial assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, case management, and collaborating with other professionals to improve patient care quality. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

Professional Counselor license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Marriage and Family Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Advanced Practice Social Worker, or Social Worker, Clinical license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Teammates – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification needs to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Master's Degree in Social Work, or Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical, or Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational, or Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field
Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing therapy in behavioral health.
Some positions may be restricted to individuals with Master's Degree in Social Work and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker upon hire.
Some positions may also require one of the following Substance Abuse licenses upon hire, Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Clinical Supervisor-In-Training.
Skilled as a generalist and has one or more specializations.
Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of theory, practice and techniques of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment services.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates the ability to function in a complex mental health delivery system.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group therapeutic services in the inpatient level of care.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team by reviewing assessment data, case management, intake, and other discipline data.
Ensures goals identified in the treatment plan are clinically appropriate to the stated problems, development focused, measurable and achievable within current anticipated lengths of stay and updates treatment plans as appropriate.
Performs patient psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions and care plan, goal determining and treatment plan altering as the case warrants.
Contacts families, where appropriate for collateral information and discharge planning.
Facilitates family meetings, communicates schedule and outcomes with members of the interdisciplinary team.
May be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the appropriateness of social services provided.
Performs peer to peer chart audits consistent with regulatory requirements.
Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.
Maintains or exceeds clinical productivity standards established by the Manager.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program