Addiction Therapist LMFT AMFT LPCC LCSW

Position Title: Primary Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The therapist fulfills direct service, including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention.

Competencies:

• Proficient in computer based EMR

• Knowledge in CBT and DBT

• Group presentation skills

• Assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as a licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of two years experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Must provide and maintain a current record of TB testing

• Must provide and maintain a current record of CPR and First Aid training and testing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12 step/recovery resources in the community.

• Maintain appropriate documentation as required.

• Conduct assessments of residents at the time of admission and re-assessments as required.

• Conduct mental status examinations.

• Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the resident’[s history, signs, and symptoms.

• Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed.

• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of residents and staff.

• Crises intervention services, including 5150 determinations.

• Treatment Planning.

• Participation in Case Conference Reviews.

• Provide Utilizations Reviews as requested.

• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and relate issues.

• Provide in-service training to staff and/or trainee on mental health topics as needed.

• Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA,NA,Alanon).