Therapist

Hickory Recovery•Knox, IN

9d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy. Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues. These clinicians must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments, participate in multi-disciplinary treatment, and discharge planning for clients.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and Current Indiana Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY.D, LPCC) or License Eligibility
At least 2 years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred.
Commitment to client, family, and referent satisfaction
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
Knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification preferred.
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Responsibilities

Participates in performance improvement activities
Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable
Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1encountersat least weekly
Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission
Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client
Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR
Reviews and signs Case Management Progress Note every seven days for each assigned client
Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client
Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information
Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA
Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks