General Description Responsibilities include providing clinical services to the clients of Victory Bay who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Therapist will assist with the development of coping skills and emotional regulation. Therapist will be responsible for a minimum of 20 – 30 hours of direct client care which consists of a variety of group and individual sessions on a weekly basis. Therapist is expected to meet with clients on caseload on a weekly basis. Therapists are expected to make consistent contact with family or support member. Tasks & Responsibilities A. Essential Duties • Assess the counseling needs of the client. • Assessing client for substance abuse and mental health diagnosis using DSM, PHQ-9 and Columbia Scale criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM and DSM criteria. • Review previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode. • Preparing and providing the mental health counseling and co-occurring portions of the client treatment plan • Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. • Documenting all client records, counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record. • Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record. • Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e. legal, school, employer, etc.) • Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients. • Facilitate group sessions. • Documenting: Discharge, Individual Sessions, Weekly Calls, Level of care changes, group sessions and treatment plans. B. Additional Duties • Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department. • As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly. C. Interpersonal Relations • Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information. • Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers. • Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner. • Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy). Competencies • Adaptability • Customer Service • Decision Making • Dependability • Ethics • Interpersonal Skills • Job Knowledge • Conflict Management • Organization Skills • Productivity • Self Development • Teamwork Clinical Competencies: • Screening • Intake/Orientation • Assessment • Treatment/Discharge Planning • Crisis Intervention • Counseling • Consultation • Case Management • Client Education • Referral • Report and Recordkeeping Performance Standards & Measurement • Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures. • Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business. Key Performance Indicators • Documentation of Individual and Group Therapy Notation Interface within 48 hours. Level of Service Report is reviewed on a weekly basis to indicate therapist efficiency at documentation. • Group Auditing Procedure conducted to ensure efficiency of following group curriculum and ensuring client skill building for substance use and mental health needs. • Completion of Client Treatment Planning within 30 days of initial evaluation/assessment. • Ensuring quality of care is met with use of evidence-based treatment and utilization of outcome-based data to reduce symptomatic response of client co-occurring conditions. • Chart Auditing conducted monthly to ensure efficiency of following clinical notation standards. Equipment, Tools & Machines • Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax. • Use of company network and email domain. Working Conditions • Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment. • May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with other is constant and can be interruptive. • Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow. • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs. • Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency. • If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employee’s to give us at least 30 days resignation notice in writing. Demands • Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative. • Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors. • Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others. • Excellent organizational skills. • Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner. • Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment. • Ability to function independently and with flexibility. • Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions. • Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs. • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. • Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements. Qualifications Education: • Master’s Degree • Associate licensed therapist required • Fully licensed, preferred Experience: • 1-3 years’ experience working in a clinical setting with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder. • Individual Therapy • Group Therapy Preferred certifications: • Current CPR Certification • Narcan Certified Monday-Friday: Mon, Wed, Thu 12:30pm-9:00pm and Tue, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm