Therapist

Siena Francis House•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Therapist provides chemical dependency treatment to men and women in the Siena Francis Miracles Treatment Program. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the role conducts client assessments, individual and group therapy, lectures, clinical reviews, treatment planning, and treatment-team staffing. The position uses a strength-based, trauma-informed approach and collaborates with clients and treatment-team members to support treatment and recovery. It also coordinates with external agencies and the legal system to help provide information and services on behalf of the program. Work is performed primarily in office, shelter, residential, and service-oriented settings. Employees may encounter varying noise levels, frequent interruptions, changing indoor conditions, and interactions with clients, visitors, volunteers, vendors, and staff. The role may involve extended working hours, frequent time constraints, shifting priorities, and associated physical and mental stress.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
Experience working in substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic working knowledge of Windows, including MS Word, Excel, and Publisher; good working knowledge of email and the Internet.
Positive, energetic attitude and dedication to helping people experiencing homelessness and/or chemical dependency.
Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and economic diversity and workplace harmony.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and talk and hear regularly; sit and reach with hands and arms occasionally; and perform work requiring close vision.

Nice To Haves

Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) license and Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Therapist (LADC) license are preferred.
Provisional Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Therapist (PLADC) and provisional or licensed Nebraska Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) credentials may be considered with experience in the recovery field.
Knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to men and women in the Miracles Treatment Program.
Use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach and collaborate with clients and treatment-team members to support treatment and recovery.
Provide family counseling when appropriate.
Monitor clients’ access to and involvement in treatment and other programming, and help address barriers to treatment and recovery.
Complete clinical documentation, maintain accurate and current clinical records, and enter necessary information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Conduct chemical dependency assessments and evaluations, and develop treatment plans according to clients’ goals.
Facilitate lectures and lead classroom discussions.
Conduct conflict resolution with clients and other treatment-team members.
Collect information from collateral resources to help determine treatment and service needs.
Assist with implementing Miracles Treatment Program policies and procedures.
Assist in collecting usable information to apply for and sustain grant funding.
Comply with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and city, state, and federal standards.
Participate in assigned meetings, staff development, and training.
Maintain working knowledge of local agencies, programs, and resources, and connect clients to appropriate resources.
Communicate collaboratively with government and nongovernmental organizations, judicial systems, corrections agencies, businesses, and local agencies to provide information and services on behalf of the program.
Work cooperatively with the legal system to coordinate services, including court appearances when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.