Outpatient Primary Therapist III - Willowbrooke (Days)

Tanner; Carrollton (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner seeks an Outpatient Primary Therapist III for Willowbrooke (Days) to provide behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. Role includes assessment, individual, family and group therapy, and crisis intervention, guided by a patient-family treatment plan.

Candidate must hold a Master's in counseling and be fully licensed in Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) with LPC/LCSW/LMFT credentials and CPR/SCIPP certifications. Team-based care is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field and fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care.
• Ability to effectively use evidenced based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals.
• Ability to navigate electronic medical records (EMR) and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment through assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention.
• Develop, with the patient and/or family, the treatment plan and determine the direction and extent of contacts.
• Collaborate effectively with the treatment team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Active listening

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Evidence-based practices

DSM knowledge

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Outpatient Primary Therapist III - Willowbrooke (Days)

#26-1343

Job Description

To provide treatment for patients with behavioral health and or substance use disorders and their families. Treatment is provided through assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention. The direction of treatment and the extent of contacts will be determined by the treatment plan developed with the patient and or family. Therapists are to use their clinical individuality but must also work effectively with the team.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: Master's Degree plus at least one year of training in a specialty resulting in certification

Experience: No prior work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
• LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
• LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
• SAFE CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Qualifications

• Must have master's degree in counseling or related fields and fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care.
• Ability to effectively use evidenced based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals.
• Ability to assesses for and assist others with managing crisis.
• Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills.
• Ability to effectively use active listening skills.
• Ability to empathetically relate to people.
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively set boundaries.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to navigate the electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria.
• Familiarity with continuum of care.
• Duty of care must be exercised with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed. therefore it is necessary that a minimum of a two year period away from clinical duties be observed after the acknowledgment of a problem and or relapse along with treatment completion. This enables the protection of the individuals served and the recovering person as well.
• Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.

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