Residential Clinical Therapist

2024-04-04
Traverse City, MI, USA
Addiction Treatment Services
JOB TITLE: Residential Clinical Therapist w/ Optional Onsite Childcare SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director AVAILABILITY: Full-time or part-time BENEFITS: Paid time off, 401k plus 5% match, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Benefits will be based on whether you are a full or part time employee. This position does include the option for onsite childcare for staff. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessments, goals setting, treatment planning, therapy, monitoring of ongoing treatment and progress of clients and the planning for client care following discharge. EDUCATION: Masters with two years' experience preferred bachelor's degree in a human services field considered. REQUIREMENTS:COVID-19 VaccineCPR/First Aid LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:Michigan Licensure (Eligible)MCBAP CAADC or Development Plan ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.Develop a psychosocial history for each client based on evidence gathered during the assessment.Identify problem areas assessed in the psychological history.Identify individual problem areas the client will need to work on during treatment.State goals and action steps for each residents treatment, including the client in the development of their care plan.Weekly monitor and score the progress of clients against clinical goals.Case conference and monitor client progress in treatment.Develop discharge and aftercare plans with each resident.Conduct substance abuse educational activities, group lectures, movies, tapes, etc.Provide individual and group counseling.Maintain client files with timely progress notations and timely completion of required documentation.Call in professional medical or psychological consultations where indicated.Work closely with the Clinical Director who will supervise counselor performance.Participate in all Professional Staff Organization activities.Participate in the on-call system.Contact clients family/significant other for assessment purpose and to get them to participate in family programming. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: None SKILLS NEEDED/EXPERIENCE:Strong organizational, diplomatic, and clinical judgment skills.Effective multi-disciplinary team interaction, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.Effective communication skills, both written and oral.Competency in SUD and co-occurring treatment.Computer knowledgeable.

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