Full-Time Primary Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC)
Job Description
Mission: To facilitate group and individual therapeutic services for substance use disorder, mental health and trauma treatment to Women’s Recovery clients to increase their quality of life.
Outcomes (other responsibilities may be assigned):
Facilitates group and individual counseling
Counsels clients’ in-group sessions to help them cope with substance use disorder problems, mental health issues, and additional co-occurring addictive disorders and therapeutic issues according to curriculum
Intervenes appropriately for clients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Maintains accurate, complete, confidential and HIPAA compliant records and documentation
Maintains accurate records and completes all documentation of group notes and individual sessions within 24 hours of providing service
Each provided service must be documented and signed by the primary therapist and noted on the chart checking and audit documentation to be reviewed by the clinical director, no later than the close of the business week each week
Maintains collaborative and accurate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews and session notes
Creates, at minimum, three treatment plans for each client on caseload: substance use, mental health and trauma, and family dynamics
Every treatment plan is collaborative and must be signed by the client themselves in addition to the primary therapist by the close of business each week
Session notes must be reviewed between the clinician and the client in collaboration during each individual session and signed by the clinician at the close of the session
Treatment plan reviews are collaboratively created and signed by client and clinician upon admission, at any transfer of level of care, or six months after last review, whichever comes first
Client obtains a copy of the treatment plan review upon completion after admission
Maintains concurrent documentation and trauma informed note taking – clinician will summarize session with the client at the close of the session, ask if they agree with the summary or have anything to add
Maintain standards and measures to show efficacy of programming and areas for improvement, creatively works with the clinical team to meet the following:
o Average Daily Attendance rate at standard expectation at facility level
o Against Clinical Advice discharge rage of <10%
o Completion Rate of >70%
o Length of Stay of 90+ days
o Optimization Rate of 90%
Remains knowledgeable on standards and expectations of the WR clinical department
Documentation handbook is memorized and utilized as a reference guide
Clinical handbook is memorized and tested on at the close of 90 day probationary period
Ensures they are utilizing best practice across the board and providing evidenced-based treatment modalities to all clients
Attend and implements findings from staff trainings
Attend outside trainings and opportunities as directed by the Clinical Director
Be knowledgeable on and executes appropriate documentation standards
Understands the importance of scope of practice, practitioner licensure and all ethical and legal requirements
Participates in activities that prepare for and maintain standards for all licensing, regulatory requirements, laws and best practices
Maintains accurate and up to date scheduling visible to team, supervisors and organization
Outlook calendar representative of weekly schedule of individual sessions, group sessions, crisis intervention, case management sessions, family communication and family sessions, and documentation blocks
Functions well and collaboratively within a team to provide the highest standard of client care
Participates in after-hours Crisis Intervention, responds to all calls and provides direction to support staff and clinical teammates when on call and is necessary
Actively participates in Clinical Staffing meeting and Clinical Supervision
Works with the admissions department to ensure a smooth transition into WR programming
Provides interview of client and/or family members when necessary
Provides a complete clinical assessment to individuals admitting to WR
Consistently reviews clients’ records for completeness and accuracy
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