Primary Therapist
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
The-- -Primary Therapist-- -is responsible for facilitating the
clinical/client interface. The Primary Therapist fulfills direct
service, including individual, couple/family and group
psychotherapy, consultations and crisis interventions.
Responsibilities Strong knowledge of, substance use dependence,
family system, mental health, and recovery resources in the
community. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to
professional practice, reporting requirements, professional
boundaries and related issues.Knowledge of company--------s policy
and procedures,-- -Texas HHS, Joint Commission and Utilization
Review standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and
documentation requirements in regards to client care and compliance
of all client care. Insure that clients charts are up to date at
all time.Conducts assessments of client at the time of admission
and re-assessments as required. Conducts mental status
examinations, suicide risk assessments and nutrition screens.
Responsible for conducting case management; individual/family
therapy, clinical assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan
reviews, utilization reviews, progress notes, discharge planning
for all assigned clients, and maintain appropriate documentation.
Intervenes and assists as needed clinically with all clients,
families and referral sources.Assumes-- -responsibility of knowing
when clients are in need of extensions or referrals, and actively
participates in assisting the team in obtaining-- -appropriate
extensions/referral. You are the contact for appropriate referral
source and family of assigned clients throughout treatment. Insure
referrals are made to:Outside therapist/psychiatrists, Doctors
etc.-- -To continuing levels of care both within our system and to
other programs. Confirm appropriate medical care/medications are
being provided to client. Approve ancillary appointments, and
verify they are being kept. Work directly with MD and
Psychiatrists. Assure the milieu is therapeutic and physically safe
at all times.Participate in case conference reviews. Attends weekly
clinical meeting. Keep an open line of communication regarding
clients condition, appointment, requests and approvals, and room
changes with Clinical/Program Director and Referral Relations
Managers, Review shift log daily for treatment
implications.Participates in staff meeting, providing training with
regard to therapeutic services and, mental health
topics.Participates in alumni and referral source events pertinent
to the facility. Available if needed for tours.You may maintain a
private practice as long as your responsibilities at our Facility
come first. You may not take our clients into your private practice
without written authorization from CEO. Your practice cannot
interfere with your duties at New Hope Ranch.Responsible for client
charting, assessment, treatment plan, therapy and progress notes,
exit plan and discharge summary.Must follow all policy & procedures
in reporting and record keeping. Must be knowledgeable in all Texas
HHS, Joint Commission, Utilization Review standards and regulations
and adhere to those procedures.Responsible to ensure clients
safety.Participates in extensions and referrals.Must have an
understanding of the required documentation, the ability to
document properly, and in a timely manner. -- -Attends weekly
Clinical meeting, any other job-related responsibilities as
assigned by Program Director or Clinical Director.Ability to rotate
a weekend schedule every other week with the Clinical team.-- -
This is a part-time-- -position
Qualifications
Licensed registration from Texas HHS (vis. LCSW,-- -LMFT,-- -LPC,
LMSW, LMFT-A or LPC-A).-- - At least-- -1-year of experience in
evaluating and or treating persons suffering from Drug and Alcohol
abuse. Must demonstrate knowledge of treatment needs and modalities
depending on diagnostic issues.-- - Current and in good standing
with the Texas Board.-- -Significant experience working in
Substance Use Disorders treatment. This includes knowledge of and
experience in delivering all modalities of treatment, group and
individual.Profound understanding of recovery and the recovery
community as demonstrated by the ability to demonstrate competence
and speak the language.Understanding of diagnostic issues,
specifically issues of trauma.Must demonstrate the ability to write
competently. This includes case evaluations, treatment plans and
discharge plans and recommendations.Must have valid TX--
-driver--------s license if driving personal vehicle on our
propertyMasters Degree level educationFirst Aid/CPR certification,
obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained
currentComputer skills adequate to perform required
documentationAny of the following: LCSW, PHD, PsyD, LMFT, LPC,
LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.--
-All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin. For more information about our company benefits, please
visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic.
Keywords: Addiction Counselor, Location: AUSTIN, TX - 78703
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