Associate Therapist

PRIMARY DUTY
Associate Therapist works in conjunction with the Primary Therapists on client cases, providing individual therapy to assigned clients as well as conducting group therapy within clinical programming in a residential treatment environment. The Associate Therapist position is considered a professional role that will include ongoing clinical development related to the treatment of co-occurring issues, including complex trauma, in individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders. As we hold a trauma-based model of treating substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, the Associate Therapist will have the opportunity to continually develop their ability to perform evidence-based and more novel trauma treatment modalities within their role. The Associate Therapist will also be directly involved in coordination of care with referents, aftercare planning, and navigating family systems as they intersect with treatment and current recovery goals. There is a significant amount of support from the clinical team in working with each client as no one therapist manages a caseload solely or in isolation. Our treatment approach involves clinical teams which share responsibility for each client and each team member is focused on different areas of the client’s treatment process to include trauma re-processing (EMDR/natural processing/KAP), family and couples therapy, relapse prevention, self-regulation skill building, recovery-focused yoga, somatic experiencing, and/or internal family systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following with additional support for other duties as relevant or needed to support programming and other clinical team members.  

• Provides regular individual, family (as needed), and group sessions for all clients, including coordination of care/case review.
• Carries out clinical tasks related to the direct treatment, care, recovery planning, and rehabilitation of clients in dual-diagnosis, trauma-focused residential treatment center.
• Supports co-creation and tracking of clinical treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments and other clinical assessments/screenings alongside other multi-disciplinary team members. 
• Directly assists with clinical admissions paperwork and assists in tracking that documentation is accurate and current.   
• Shares responsibility for after-hours calls, for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed alongside other clinical management team members.
• Supports and assists with crisis intervention and referrals for clients in cooperation with the medical team, clinical team, and established program guidelines.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner including discharge summaries, treatment plans, and progress notes with strong clinical writing skills. Maintains up-to-date electronic medical record (EMR). Secures and safeguards client information per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 standards.
• Is directly involved and participates in professional development opportunities, supervision, training, and/or consultation meetings.  
• Participate in Wisconsin state-required and internal continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience in counseling and case management with substance abuse and trauma clients.
• Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strength, privacy, choice, and cultural competency/diversity, recognizing the unique needs of the clients.
• Ability to plan and organize case workload and manage deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation, and resolving conflicts. 
• Recognition of the limits of one’s own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and/or support, as needed.
• Arrives at work/meetings on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. 
• Ability to appropriately communicate with clients and co-workers about abstinence-based recovery in accordance with The Manor’s philosophy. This includes a willingness and ability to not discuss alcohol or substance use with co-workers or clients unless in the context of recovery.
• Willingness to understand and speak in a positive light about abstinence-based recovery programs, including 12-step, SMART Recovery, Dharma Recovery, etc.
• Perform job duties in a manner consistent with The Manor’s treatment goals and expectations, which includes abstinence-based recovery only.
• Maintains and demonstrates ethical professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and OTHER REQUIREMENTS an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Education – Minimum master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work, behavioral science, or related field required
• Licensure – Minimum master’s level clinician (LPC-IT, APSW, or LMFT-IT) in the state of Wisconsin required
• Licensure – Minimum licensed as a SAC-IT in the state of Wisconsin required
• Responsible for maintaining all valid appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• Experience working with substance use and addiction required. Minimum 1-3 years direct experience working in an addiction treatment program preferred. Experience working in a residential substance use program strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of trauma treatment experience preferred. Specific trauma treatment training(s)/certification(s) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Kipu EMR a plus but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Successfully pass pre-hire urine drug screen and criminal background check
• Any professional licenses or certifications will be verified by the respective accrediting body prior to hire. Candidate is expected to provide transparency regarding any adverse action to their licenses or certifications.
• After accepting a contingent offer of employment, participate in a job fitness evaluation with hiring staff. 

BENEFITS

• Salary: Starting at $80k
• Full-Time Employee Benefits: PTO, 401(k) (non-matching), medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, FSA, dependent care FSA