Overview:

The Clinical Therapist/Counselor will work closely with the medical team and other staff to provide direct services and support to clients. The Clinical Therapist/Counselor will assist with facilitating groups, facilitating individual therapy sessions, communicating with the medical team about issues related to each client, and complete necessary documentation required for authorization and continued care. As an important source of role modeling appropriate boundaries, communication, and responsibility, the Clinical Therapist/Counselor will be accountable for reinforcing program structure by demonstrating professional behavior and having regular positive interactions that align with Tennessee Wellness Center’s ethical standards.

This position reports to the Clinical Director.

Essential Job Functions

Educate clients on the disease of addiction and living a life of recovery

Assist in creating a safe environment for clients

Complete all necessary documentation in the EMR

Complete authorization reviews for insurance purposes when due

Coordinate aftercare plans with discharge coordinator

Ensures clients attend scheduled groups and activities

Maintains client and program records in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures and applicable state regulations

Maintain a high level of ethical conduct and behavior with clients

Adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)

Maintain communication with the medical and clinical team about dynamics, behavior, events, and other required-to-report issues

Assists in emergency situations when directed

Engage in weekly treatment team meeting

Participate in weekly supervision

Responsible for acquiring new knowledge of treatment modalities/interventions/skills

Job Responsibilities

Individual Therapy/Counseling:

Holds an active case load of 7-13 clients

Facilitates one individual therapy session for each client per week

Completes documentation in a timely manner

Provides updates to family members on client progress

Completes all necessary authorizations related to insurance coverage

Responsible for continuing documentation necessary for state requirements

Assist with creating safety plan in the event of a crisis with client

Completes weekly log of sessions completed

Group Therapy/Counseling:

· Facilitates groups as designated by the group schedule

· Assists in de-escalation of issues that arise in group

· Responsible for communicating problems with the rest of the treatment team

· Creates new and inviting topics to educate/inform clients

· Completes documentation in a timely manner

Family Therapy/Counseling:

· Responsible for contacting family members to arrange sessions

· Determines need for family therapy with client

· Facilitates family therapy sessions

· Provides updates to clinical team about progress with family therapy

· Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner

Discharge Planning:

· Assists client is determining aftercare plans for continuation of treatment

· Helps prevent AMA discharges by meeting with client

· Communicates with treatment team in the event of AMA

· Coordinates with discharge planner potential aftercare plans

· Signs off on necessary discharge documentation

Miscellaneous:

· Completes all necessary continuing education units (CEUs) per state regulations

· Seeks supervision in high-risk situations with clients as needed

· Communicate with necessary personnel about potential danger of client/others

· Submit to random drug screens as necessary

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. The listed duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the positions if the works is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Education, Experience, and Additional Requirements

Master’s degree or higher is required

License consisting of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

One to two years of experience in Mental Health/Substance Abuse treatment is preferred and/or a strong professional reference attesting to a high degree of customer service, punctuality, and professionalism

A valid Driver’s License

18 years of age or older

Must submit to a background test

Must submit and pass a drug screen

Knowledge, Abilities and Attitudes Required

Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use

Knowledge and experience in working with chemically dependent clients

Knowledge of different treatment modalities and interventions

Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and is aware of clients’ past traumas

Ability to organize and evaluate groups and group activities

Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to carry out assigned tasks to completion

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and staff by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and resolving conflicts

Ability to plan and organize workload and manage tasks meeting documentation deadlines him/herself

Ability to maintain professional standards and demeanor, including confidentiality of employee and client data and other sensitive information

Recognition of the limits of one’s own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and/or support as needed.

Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served