Licensed Therapist

Primary Purpose and Function

The Licensed Therapist provides direct service including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual therapy with clients 
• Provide weekly family therapy with clients and their family members
• Facilitate Groups
• Create and update Treatment Plans
• Complete Biopsychosocial and other Assessments as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning
• Crisis Intervention
• EMR Documentation and compliance with JCAHO Standards and state licensing requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and CEO

Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

1. Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community
2. Psychoeducational group facilitation
3. Group Notes
4. Therapeutic interventions
5. Crisis Management
6. Should possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit.
7. Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Therapist in a related field (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or equivalent
• Two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment facility, preferable addiction centered.
• Current professional liability insurance.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.