Recovery Therapist- LMHC or LMSW

Summit BHC Iowa, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa is recruiting a Recovery Therapist (LMHC or LMSW) to join a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, therapy across individual, group and family modalities, plus discharge planning and linkage to community resources. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and at least one year of therapy experience with all age groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology (required).
• At least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; coordinate additional services as needed.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions.
• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to treat emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences.
• Maintain clinical documentation and post-care planning.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and families in distress.
• Coordinate with community resources and referrals as needed.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Recovery Therapist- LMHC or LMSW | St. Gregory Recovery Center | Bayard, Iowa

About the Job:

The Therapist I is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for clients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources. Must have LMSW or LMHC.

Roles and Responsibilities: Job Description

• Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for client based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the client.
• Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences.
• Present appropriate client information to the treatment team.
• Recommends effective treatment interventions.
• Maintains a caseload as assigned.
• Develops and implements special client groups or program modules.
• Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record.
• Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Ensures each assigned client has a structured and clinically appropriate post care plan.
• Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients and families in acute distress.
• Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.
• At least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• LMHC or LMSW State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Why St. Gregory Recovery Center?

St. Gregory Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

St. Gregory Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.