Therapist

Description

Job title

Therapist

Reports to

Clinical Manager/Program Director

Position Summary

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to children, adolescents or adults 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.

Essential Duties and Functions

Therapy 

• Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment 
• Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health, medical, 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.  
• Sit in on funding source reviews for continued stay collaboration and continuity of care across providers. 

Administrative 

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

Essential Duties Addendum:

NOVAIII -  14 bed co-ed facility located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.  It is a 3.5 High Medically Managed Residential Treatment Facility with 24-hr nursing.  Referral requirements are:  Mental Health, Medical necessity requiring 24-hour care, and substance use disorder. 

• Produce written results document summarizing clinical impressions and recommendations
• Consult with Clinical Manager and/or Program Director on decision-making for challenging cases
• Facilitate group therapy as required in absence of team members
• Provide trauma-informed care to individuals suffering with chronic medical illnesses and medical crisis
• Will be required to train in DBT and Seeking Safety
• Understand that hours may vary to attend staff meetings and trainings which are mandatory and must be available
• Work schedule is Tues-Sat (with the understanding the need to be flexible with team to cover programmatic needs)

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, and substance use.
• 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 
• Sign-on Bonus may be provided for full-time position 

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 Manager/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.