Therapist Substance Use Disorder

Wise Path Recovery Centers (in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services) is in search of a Clinical Therapist to join our team at our facility in Williamson, West Virginia, we have 46 beds on the third floor of the new Williamson Health & Wellness building, which previously operated as Williamson Memorial Hospital. Our program is dedicated to detox stabilization and short-term residential treatment for both men and women. The facility’s purpose is to help stabilize symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and create a smoother transition to an outpatient program or aftercare services.

Mission Statement: It is our commitment to provide integrated behavioral health treatment through evidence-based, high-quality clinical care for individuals, families, and communities experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and empower those on their individual pathways to success.

Vision Statement: Our company is a national leader that provides innovative substance use disorder services through the development of accessible treatment centers to those in need. We use an individualized, person-centered approach while engaging with collaborative community partners to ensure the full continuum of care while eliminating gaps in treatment and providing a comprehensive approach of assisting individuals to engage in a healthy, purposeful, and fulfilling life.

The Clinical Therapist will assess the needs of clients, designing a treatment plan and conducting therapy sessions to ensure treatment goals are being met. This position will be expected to retain a case load of clients and hold retention to the best of their ability.

Accountabilities:

• Screens and evaluates individuals to plan and administer therapeutic treatment.
• Consults external community providers concerning treatment plans and for coordination of care, as required Administers biopsychosocial assessments.
• Delivers therapeutic services using evidence based, best practice (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interview, Trauma Focused-CBT) approach with individuals, families and groups as determined by their treatment plan.
• Completes accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with agency standards, rules and regulations, including diagnosis using the DSM V.
• Complete annual training requirements to develop professional skills and abilities.
• Creates individualized treatment plan in collaboration with the client.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the facility, and of the federal, state, and local regulations.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service trainings for clinical personnel.
• Provides progress reports to the courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.
• Advocates for the client and the family.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Lead Therapist.
• Supervise interns/volunteers.
• Coverage for weekend on call as needed
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of integrity, respect, trust, teamwork, quality, and excellence.
• Ability to have clinical on-call responsibility.

Education and Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelors Degree required; Master's degree and clinical licensed preferred(e.g. MLADC, LICSW, LMHC). Candidates holding an LADC will be considered
• Extensive knowledge of SUD Certification in Addiction Counseling strongly preferred
• Certification in Addiction Counseling (ADC/AADC) strongly preferred
• Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.