Primary Therapist (2)

Harmony Health Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust training program

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A health organization in Tennessee is seeking a Primary Therapist / Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients. The role requires a minimum of 2 years treating substance use or mental health disorders, with necessary licensure. Candidates should have experience with EMR software and a strong knowledge of community health resources. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years treating substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Required Independent Licensure (State Dependent): LMHC, LPC, LCSW, etc.
• Familiarity with DSM-5.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
• Conduct suicide screenings and assessments.
• Collaborate with staff for treatment plans.

Skills

Substance use treatment experience

EMR software utilization

Experience treating mental health disorders

Independent Licensure

Addiction certifications (preferred)

Education

Required Independent Licensure (State Dependent)

Tools

EMR software (KIPU preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Harmony Health Group was founded in 2015 with the mission of providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Our first facility offered a flexible continuum of care designed to help clients navigate each step of their recovery journey. Since then, we’ve continued to grow and broaden our services to include co-occurring and primary mental health treatment, allowing us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. We remain committed to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care; delivered by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Why Harmony Health Group

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Robust training program with clear pathways for professional growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling options, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available
• Full-time and part-time positions to match your ideal work–life balance
• Meaningful, rewarding work where you play a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journeys

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Job Title

Job Title: Primary Therapist / Mental Health Counselor

Department and Reports

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor

About The Role

The Primary Therapist provides individual and group therapy sessions for the organization’s clients. The Primary Therapist helps guide and direct clients during sessions as well as prepare group notes, support clinical necessity, and progress toward treatment plan goals. Maintains open communication with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients, and families.

Key Skills You'll Need

• A minimum of 2 years treating substance use and/or mental health disorders
• 2+ years utilizing EMR software, KIPU (preferred)
• Experience treating mental health disorders or related work experience (highly desired)
• Required Independent Licensure (State Dependent): LMHC, LCMHC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW
• Highly desired, but not required (State Dependent): Addiction certifications such as MCAP, CAP, CAC, LCADC, CADC, LADC, NCAC, MAC, LCAS, CSAC

As a Primary Therapist With Harmony, You Will

• Complete psychosocial intake on clients within the appropriate timeframe
• Conduct suicide screening and assessments
• Complete the master treatment plan within the appropriate timeframe
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making change
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
• De-escalate AMA and other patient problems
• Document all activities in the patient medical record and file notes in the charts on a daily basis for UR purposes
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients
• Attend daily staff meetings to enhance communication with clinical staff regarding program and patient issues
• Participate in required staff training (minimum 20 hours)
• Complete all assigned paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care
• Participate in maintaining clean, properly supplied, and efficient work areas
• Observe and report safety, maintenance problems
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining boundaries
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patient behavior
• Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law
• May access protected health information (PHI) and other patient information only to the extent necessary to complete job duties
• Report concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy without retaliation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications
• Familiarity with community health resources that support life improvement across physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity
• Experience utilizing DSM-5
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers
• Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to patients and families
• Expertise in problem solving, stress management, ethics, and team building
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs and their impact on individuals and families
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action
• Understanding emergency procedures in case of overdose
• Awareness of withdrawal stages and appropriate action at each stage
• Knowledge of relevant laws and/or regulations governing treatment, confidentiality, patient rights, ethics, and discrimination
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and responsibilities beyond the job description
• Staff who assess individuals with substance use and other addictive behaviors have the knowledge to establish rapport, gather data, and formulate treatment goals

Note: This does not mean that every staff member must have all of these competencies; rather the total complement of staff together possesses all of these competencies.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions And Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed. Potential exposure to aggressive situations.
• Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.