Job Description

Must be Licensed

The Clinical Therapist, as part of the primary care and interdisciplinary team, is responsible for providing standardized counseling/talk therapy, for SJRP clients. The Clinical Therapist will work to address other social needs/ health conditions, and substance abuse factors while effectively communicating with other Therapists, Program Director, Clinical Director as well as other treatment team members. Clinical Therapists are to also ensure that all documentation is compliant with SJRP policy, meeting all insurance requirements and DCF Standards.

Experience with dually-diagnosed population.

At least 3 years of experience working with addiction and mental health.

At least 1 year in the treatment of opioid addiction.

Ability to use an electronic medical record platform.

Must have flexible schedule.

Job Duties:

1. General knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.

2. General knowledge of recovery programs including, but not limited to twelve step recovery, SMART recovery, MRT and other programs.

3. Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.

4. General knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:

A. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.

B. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.

C. Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate actions, when necessary.

D. Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.

E. Knowledge of the stage of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.

F. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including; Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Professional Code of Ethics, Discrimination.

G. Knowledge of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions.

H. Flexibility to adapt to work as a member of an addiction and/or dual diagnosis treatment team.

5. Works in close coordination with an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement appropriate treatment regimens for clients.

6. Performs and documents history on all clients.

7. As clients permit, maintaining consistent contact with family/loved one/etc. throughout client’s treatment.

8. Ability to assess appropriateness of involvement of family during client’s treatment.

9. Administrate medical discharge criteria and processes.

10. Coordination of care.

11. Collaborate with staff to streamline documentation requirements.

12. Program alignment of practice between the various service lines.

13. Participate in advocacy within the community.

14. Quality Assurance.

15. Ongoing assessment of client outcomes.

16. Data review of treatment outcomes and trends.

17. Collaborate on electronic health record needs and improvements.

18. Meet weekly with the SJRP staff to ensure consistent execution of best therapeutic practices.

19. Attend all morning treatment team meetings during working assigned working hours.

20. Collaborate with outside providers to build relationships and establish partnerships within the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

St. Johns Recovery Place

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