Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Therapist-Montgomery County (25116)

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$43 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive is seeking licensed clinicians holding an active, unrestricted LGPC, LMSW, LGDAC, LCDAC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT, or similar provide individual, group, and family therapy surrounding addictions and co-occurring mental health challenges within the MCPS system. The Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing direct services including individual, family and group therapy, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual's license. The SUPI therapist also provides psychoeducation to families and students on substance use issues, such as vaping, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. The above role requires licensure (not certification), are full-time, and paid on an hourly basis.

Requirements

Active, Unrestricted License as an LGPC, LGPAT, LGMFT, LGDAC, LMSW under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Board/s; Certification in lieu of licensure cannot be accepted.
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.
Treatment knowledge: Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.
Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.
Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.
Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.
Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.
Effective with the use of CRAFFT and/or SBIRT addiction screening techniques.
Demonstrates the 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 (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.
Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Graduate Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LGDAC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCDAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

Responsibilities

Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
Timely documents sessions
Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan
Attends meetings and trainings as required
Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary