Therapist

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists are responsible for providing individual and group therapy to patients with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency.

Essential Functions

Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family education and/or counseling as well crisis intervention as needed. Services shall be provided in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Health as well as within the scope of practice according to the therapist’s credentials & qualifications.

Complete biopsychosocial assessment and other clinical evaluations. Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client’s functioning with work, school, family, interpersonal relationships, self-management and self-care, health, mental health, and routines of daily living to identify areas needing continued support, appropriate support resources, and treatment services to match client needs.

Maintain client records related to screening, intake, treatment, continuing care, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge, and treatment outcomes that are accurate, concise, timely, and useful for coordinating treatment team planning, monitoring, and review.

Work collaboratively with clients to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the patient, desired treatment outcomes, and an agreed upon plan of action and reassessment.

Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Coordinate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical staff to determine appropriate treatment approach, identify appropriate/needed referrals and coordinate care to best match services to client treatment needs.

Facilitate discharge planning, follow-up, and aftercare planning services in a timely manner to assist client transitions in treatment. Expeditiously discharge inactive clients.

Attend regular staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities involved in the smooth functioning of clinical operations. Arrive on-time, for all scheduled shifts and appointments, which may include day, evening, or weekend shifts.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Clinical Director.

Education/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree in Addictions Studies or Counseling and a minimum of 3 years of work- related experience field of addiction treatment.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Addiction Studies or related field preferred.
• Licensed n the State of Georgia.