Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
CLINICAL THERAPIST
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist provides counseling and therapy services to client with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
The Clinical Therapist conducts individual and group therapy under the structured framework of state and federal law, the counseling and/or social work code of ethics, SFRC/FCDRC policies and procedures.
The Clinical Therapist is responsible for creating and maintaining a trauma informed, client centered, therapeutic and safe environment for clients and staff. The Clinical Therapist is expected to work with SFRC/FCDRC leadership and staff to develop, promote, and maintain cultural proficiency throughout the organization.
REPORTING:
Clinical Supervisor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide clinical services to Individuals including children and youth, couples, and families
- Participate in Group and Individual Supervision as scheduled and needed
- Work with Supervisor on Supervision Plan
- Attend all mandatory/required trainings
- Use Evidence Based Practice modalities according to fidelity, and work with Supervisor on learning and professional development related to Evidence Based Practices
- Ensure personal professional records and documents are in good order and standing
- Work with Supervisor to ensure program productivity standards are met
- Get training in and utilize the electronic health record and other organizational record keeping systems
- Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with required time frames
- Ensure all CARF, Federal, State, and organizational standards of care are being met and exceeded
- Work with Supervisor to evaluate clinical programing and treatment outcomes, assist in research, trials, new clinical intervention roll outs, and administrative changes
- Utilize and adhere to a holistic, trauma informed, and client centered treatment philosophy to support recovery-based health
- Respond to client emergencies following policies and procedures and in accordance with training provided
- Assist in coordination and collaboration with referral sources and other agencies
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive client care
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal las, the counseling and social work code of ethics, and organizational policy and procedure
- Attend all mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings
- Perform other duties as required by your Supervisor
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with BHSD Standards and requirements for use of computerized client assessment, data systems, etc.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records and other organizational record-keeping systems
Education and Experience:
- Current New Mexico Board licensure as LSAA, LADAC, LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LMFT
- Experience working with clients with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders, providing individual and group psychotherapy
- Maintain current, valid NM Driver’s License. Must also have and maintain a clean driving record and auto insurance
- Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural preferred