Master Level Therapist

WVFSRS; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

WVFSRS is seeking a Therapist to support clients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being. You will listen to problems, suggest coping strategies, and work with the team to aid the recovery journey.

The role involves close collaboration with clients, families, and outside agencies. A Master's degree and licensure considerations are required, with strong interpersonal and counseling skills to drive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Licensure such as LPCC/LICSW/LMFT preferred and state requirements must be current.
• Some clinical experience preferred.
• Cultural Diversity competency.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders.
• Reliable transportation especially in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Diagnose, assess, and treat mental health and substance use disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans within 72 hours with weekly updates.
• Conduct individual therapy at least once weekly per client.
• Provide group therapy with substantial weekly hours.
• Maintain thorough patient records and progress.
• Ensure confidentiality and safety protocols.
• Supervise BHTs and coordinate with the lead staff.
• Oversee staff scheduling and time management.
• Coordinate referrals to outside specialists when needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and listening

Rapport building

Detail oriented

Time management

Compassion and empathy

Staff concerns management

EMR/EHR systems

OneDrive

Microsoft Office Suite

TEAMS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

OneDrive

Microsoft Office Suite

TEAMS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

Job Summary:

The Therapist is an experienced, communicative, and compassionate professional responsible to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. In this role, you will work directly with clients to actively listen to problems and concerns and suggest healthy and productive ways of coping with those issues especially relating to their recovery journey. This role requires someone who enjoys working closely with people not just with clients, but also with other members of our team and occasionally outside agencies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
• Current with all state licensing requirements such as LPCC, LICSW and LMFT (preferred)
• Some clinical experience preferred
• Cultural Diversity competency
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders
• Reliable transportation even in inclement weather

Preferred Skills

• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Detail oriented
• Ability to manage staff concerns and schedules
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• At least remedial computer skills in EMR/EHR systems, OneDrive, Microsoft Office Suite (we use Ensora Health, TEAMS, Outlook (e-mail and calendar), Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, internet browsing skills with Edge and/or Chrome
• Ability to Scan and Fax documents

Certifications

All certifications will be required to be completed within 30 days of employment with yearly revalidation per company’s policy

• HIPAA
• Adult CPR -First Aid
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Professional Boundaries Training
• SUD competency
• Cultural Diversity training and competency
• Naloxone Training
• Crisis intervention training that includes workplace violence, education
• Other Trainings as assigned
• Requirement of at least 25 Continuing Education hours per year for agency for all direct care staff

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
• Diagnoses, assesses, and treats mental health disorders and substance use disorders
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances within 72 hours (up to one hour), with weekly updates to plans (15-minute meetings)
• Individual therapy at least one hour weekly per client (14 clients)
• Group therapy at least 9 hours weekly
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Involve and advises family members when appropriate.
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
• Routinely monitor and supervise BHTs, including behavior, boundaries, treatment of clients, documentation, ensuring job responsibilities, and be a part of the chain of command, utilize lead BHT for all issues
• Conducting written and verbal warnings with BHTs as well as supervisions when needed. Utilize lead BHT for these tasks.
• Oversee any supply and service requests by coordinating with lead BHT
• Provide oversight to all BHT activities and make decisions accordingly, enforcing OHFLAC regulations.
• Contribute to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Create group therapy and supportive counseling curricula and oversee supportive counseling staff through routine supervisions.
• Attending to necessary documentation and treatment needs regarding referrals and timeframes
• Attending meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Conducting BHT meetings at least monthly.
• Other duties as assigned.