Therapist

"A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at other RCA locations within a year after treatment. This consideration will be subject to the standard hiring process and must not compromise ethical standards, patient care, or the reputation of RCA.”

 

Position Overview: The Therapist plans, directs, and coordinates treatment for patients in inpatient and/or outpatient SUD and mental health programs. Inspires and motivates patients to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices. Delivers individual and group therapy as well as family coaching and support. Coordinates care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient' mental and physical health, substance use, or needs and assess their readiness for treatment
• Work with patients and the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment goals, documented in a treatment plan Utilize Measurement-Based Care (MBC) screeners to assess patients, integrates results into treatment planning, and leverages data to track progress and influence care decisions.
• Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families that support full continuum of care.
• Help patients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their SUD and/or mental illness
• Work with patients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Educate families about SUD and mental illness and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Make recommendations for discharge and aftercare planning and work with Case Management team to ensure safe and adequate care following discharge Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or above in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required Licensure as a (e.g., MHC, LAC, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, LSW, LMSW, LCSW, Psychologist, or equivalent) preferred.
• One to three years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families, and referral sources.

Competencies:

• Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.
• Communication Proficiency: Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and ability to choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.
• Project Management: Coordinates the diverse components of the project by balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.