Licensed Therapist

Description

Job Summary:

• Maintains documentation in client medical records as required
• Monitors and reviews services in all settings that includes the review of the documentation of all direct care staff/contract providers
• Work with caregivers in the implementation of home-based behavior supports
• Responsible for assuring clinically appropriate assessment, person centered planning and therapeutic interventions are delivered within specific service definition
• Assure clinically appropriate services are delivered to eligible recipients within the service definition.
• Assure that Support Staff operate within their appropriate scope of practice and receive clinical supervision for service delivered.
• Coordinate with quality assurance and quality improvement functions of the agency
• Monitor professional/ethical conduct of direct service staff (includes, but not limited to, confidentiality, client’s rights, appropriate boundaries, etc.).
• Deliver structured and face to face services to provide support and guidance in all areas of functional domains
• Conduct consumer assessments such as: Clinical Intakes Assessments, and other assessments implemented by DHHS to determine if consumer is appropriate for services.
• Ensure HIPAA/Confidentiality of clients’ information.
• Attends treatment team meetings and other meetings (if applicable)
• Adheres to and follows all policies and procedures of this agency
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques
• Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience working in the substance abuse / addictions field
• Knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocol and 12 Step models of recovery
• Candidate must be able to travel to different facilities as needed.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to engage individuals in treatment according to the program structure and individuals treatment plan in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner.

Requirements

Education and License Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human services preferred; other advanced degrees may be considered
• Licensed by NC to provide therapy (LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, and LCMHCA licensure)
• Sex Offender Treatment and Youth Sex Offender Treatment is a plus!