Primary Trauma and/or Family Therapist

PRIMARY DUTY 

The Primary Therapist is responsible for providing direct client care under the supervision of the Executive Clinical Director. The Primary Therapist is primarily responsible for the delivery of professional services for clinical client care, program development and implementation, staffing and staff development, and representing The Manor to the public. The Primary Therapist at The Manor is an experienced clinician who has developed a capacity to take the lead on complex cases involving substance abuse, addictive family dynamics, and severe trauma. Ongoing internal and external training opportunities are facilitated and supported for primary therapists in the areas of substance abuse treatment, process addictions, complex trauma, and co-occurring disorders.

The Manor holds a trauma-based model of treating substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The Primary Therapist is developed in both traditional treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Family Therapy as well as at least one third wave modality such as EMDR, Brainspotting, or Somatic Experiencing. 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. This includes providing care to the most complex clinical issues including trauma and family sessions.
• Provides a high level of clinical expertise regarding severe and prolonged substance abuse disorders and mental health. 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.
• 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 tasks as assigned. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced 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 – Fully licensed as an LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, PhD, or LMFT in the state of Wisconsin required
• Licensure – Fully licensed as a SAC or CSAC 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 3-5 years direct experience working in an addiction treatment program preferred. Experience working in a residential substance use program strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of trauma treatment experience required. 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 $100k
• Full-Time Employee Benefits: PTO, 401(k) (non-matching), medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, FSA, dependent care FSA