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!