Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist

Sierra-Health-and-Wellness; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness is seeking an Associate Therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients in chemical and alcohol treatment. You will participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and respond to clinical emergencies, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation of all interactions.

The role requires a master’s degree in social work, MFT, or counseling, and state registration with ASW/AMFT/APC.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Must obtain and maintain a state board registration (ASW/AMFT/APC).
• Must have at least 1 year of drug and alcohol counseling experience.
• Familiar with HIPAA and client confidentiality.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients in treatment.
• Assess and monitor client progress and behavior.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and aftercare planning.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and crises as needed.
• Document clinical interactions in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling abilities

HIPAA knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Education

Master’s degree in social work/counseling

State licensure registration (ASW/AMFT/APC)

Job description

Job Description:The Associate Therapist is responsible for treating, assessing, monitoring, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Associate Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Associate Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Associate Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. Documentation within the electronic healthcare record is required for all clinical interactions and relevant case management activities. The Associate Therapist may also provide ongoing clinical consultation and support for the certified SUD counselors.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.Assesses and monitors client’s progress and behavior while in treatment.Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning.Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies.Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs.Responds to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record.Reviews client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; may complete weekly audits.Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health and SUD methodologies and issues.Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.Operates a personal computer and other office equipment.Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone.May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities.Competencies:Principles, procedures, techniques, trends of clinical and casework services, therapy, and treatment.Social aspects and characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances and substance use disorders.Principles of mental health and substance use disorder education.A wide variety of therapeutic and treatment approaches for persons with mental and emotional problems.Scope, availability, and activities of community resources, including other mental health and social service agencies.Current trends in mental hygiene, mental health, public health, and social services, including State and Federal programs in these areas.Expert communication skills and counseling abilitiesCommitment to the philosophy of recovery, continuity of the program, and to affirming the dignity and respect of all clients.Work Environment:Office and Health care setting with clients and other employees present.Working indoors primarily and outdoors occasionally.Working in close proximity to others.May walk on slippery and uneven walking surfaces.Excessive continuous noise at times.Typical office and group counseling environment.Mostly indoor office environment with windows and lights.Physical Demands:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Attending conferences or training session.Travel Required:Ability to travel to various office or facility locations.Affirmative Action/EEOC Statement: Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Associate Salary: $80,000 - $90,000Licensed Salary: $90,000 - $115,000Required education and experience:Must obtain and maintain a registration number regulated by a state board (ASW, AMFT, APC)Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.Have at minimum one-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.Must possess a valid Driver’s LicensePreferred education and experience:Two to three years of experience in drug and alcohol counselingBA or MA degree in related field.