Therapist

Description

Job title

Therapist

Reports to

Assistant Director/Program Director

Program Summary

The Montgomery County Recovery Center (MCRC) is a licensed narcotic treatment program committed to guiding individuals through their journey to recovery. Our comprehensive approach combines medication-assisted treatment with counseling and supportive services, creating a powerful foundation for those battling addiction.

Position Summary

The Therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to adults, children, or adolescents, depending on program support population using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program. Perform initial assessment, treatment plans, individual and group counseling, coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on client needs. The Therapist at MCRC will work during the program's hours, either 5am-1pm, 6am-2pm, or 7am-3pm Monday-Friday.

Essential Duties and Functions

Therapy

• Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment
• Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Caseload management

• Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
• Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
• Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.

Administrative

• Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.

Essential Duties Addendum:

MCRC:

• Provide individual and Group Counseling.
• Maintain caseload of 35+ patients.
• Responsible for Clinical chart documentation including: Treatment Plans, DAP notes, Case Consultations and Psychosocial Assessments.
• Attend and Present Clinical Case Consultations, Treatment Plan Update meetings and clinical supervisions as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assist in client aftercare planning and follow-up.
• Facilitate specialty groups as assigned.
• Evaluate client's progress and report to funders/referral sources as requested.
• Determine resources needed to meet the individuals needs identified in the assessment process and coordinate community support activities.
• Take all necessary actions in assuring the implementation of comprehensive service plan (treatment plan) including serving as an advocate for the client to enable them to receive needed services: identification of program needs, service gaps, and recommending strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral health care and the social determinants of health.
• Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change counseling, program planning, individual and group counseling.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage numerous practice activities.
• Proficiency in computer skills, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and willingness to learn all computer systems.
• Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA regulations.
• Leadership skills that include the ability and desire to champion team-building within the program.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and follow-through.
• Support the Center's commitment to the creation of a trauma-informed system of care.
• Demonstrate cultural competence/proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the structural conditions and power dynamics as they may impact health.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety.
• Ability to create a space for staff and those we serve to feel physically and emotionally safe.
• Ability to support individuals on their paths to recovery and healing and resist re-traumatization of staff and patients.
• Demonstrate exemplary problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.
• Two years' experience providing direct therapy in the area of mental health, substance use or IDD.
• Familiar with standard business computer software programs and electronic Health Care Database programs.
• ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program
• FBI clearance, as needed

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor/Program Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.