Therapist (Intern or Licensed)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

First Steps Recovery is a full-continuum program specializing in addiction treatment. We are committed to the safety, comfort, and success of every resident that comes to us seeking treatment. As such, we provide clients with all of the resources they need to begin treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and recover from that addiction, as well as provide the tools to help them learn how to enjoy life again.

POSITION SUMMARY

Therapists are responsible for coordinating and providing individual, group therapy and biopsychosocial assessment services to clients as well as group, individual and family counseling for clients within the treatment facility. The therapist works with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the client’s progress through the continuum of care.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Uphold and enforce First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, client rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
• Ability to utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (biopsychosocial, initial treatment plan, individual therapy notes, suicide risk assessment, PHQ9, GAD7, BAM, or other outcome measurements used.
• Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the client.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries.
• Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, client-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Document client progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives weekly.
• Prepare effective care level step-down transition notes.
• Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames.
• Intervene during crisis intervention situations.
• Cooperate with health insurance clinical utilization reviews by providing detailed clinical notes to assist with UR’s.
• Participate in weekly clinical treatment team meetings.
• Participate in the agency’s orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.
• Provide accurate assessment and referral when appropriate
• Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each client.
• Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercise professionalism at all times.
• Exercise awareness in cultural competency, client satisfaction, quality of services, client needs, and overall health and safety staff and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

First Steps Recovery Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

Competencies:

• Ability to perform duties as a therapist with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow staff, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
• Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with clients and their families.

Education:

Candidate must have a master’s degree in counseling or psychology from an accredited graduate school, current state license and/or certification.

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
• Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Computer literacy in Adobe, Microsoft, and email.
• Proficiency in KIPU Systems/EMR/ or Client Management Software
• Proficiency in virtual platforms such as Teams and/or Zoom.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR/First AID
• Associate or License number with BBS or Practicum contract with accredited school

Other Requirements:

• Negative TB test results
• Medical Clearance to work
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Transverse Stairs
• Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

• Reach Outward
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Squat or Kneel
• Bend or Twist Other Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs, Ability to push/pull 20-30 lbs
• Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,
• Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed during day and night shifts primarily within a treatment facility. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office and in other situations.

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK:

Some job tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissue. Staff must wear gloves and follow infectious control procedures when interacting with clients in conditions in which exposure is possible such as handling onsite urinary analysis, conducting first aid, and conducting search of client’s belonging and person. Staff may be exposed to infectious disease, needles, and illicit substances during searches.