Job description

**This is an onsite position at our facility Taos, NM. Remote candidates will not be considered. Relocation assistance is available and will be discussed during the interview process**

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

A Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing therapy during a client’s treatment of addiction and other co-occurring disorders. They engage with the patient, assess, plan, link with resources, consult with families, and crisis intervention. They are also expected to keep up with current research to ensure that all treatments are based on evidence and consistent with the most up-to-date understanding of exceptional clinical treatment. Therapeutic goals are established to improve a client’s quality of life through interventions constructed to impact areas such as interpersonal behavior, social relationships, family relationships, leisure activities, vocational and avocational functioning, legal obligations, spiritual growth, and education. A Clinical Therapist is responsible for assessing each individual’s needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences as they relate to the recovery process, assisting with planning that supports recovery, and providing ongoing support of the client's evolving needs.

Essential Duties:

Works closely with Clinical Director to provide daily programming required at the center which includes treatment at the following levels:, Detox and RTC

· Work actively as part of the program/treatment team to provide the highest level of client care

· Maintains small caseload of clients providing:

Coordinates services for clients in individual and group settings in a manner that supports clients’ treatment goals developed with treatment/program team.

Completes and coordinates regular calls to referral sources and other external treatment providers as assigned by the Clinical Director in a professional and timely manner.

Plans, facilitates, and documents groups including but not limited to educational, process, family, and specialty groups in a manner which is understandable by clients and in alliance with treatment plans.

Enter all required documentation into electronic record management software in a timely manner consistent with best practices, HIPAA, professional mental health licensure requirements, and ethical codes of conduct by designated certification and/or licensure boards.

Creates, monitors, and updates as appropriate client treatment schedule, plans, and goals in a manner that reflects client's individualized treatment plan as determined by Clinical Therapist and program/treatment team.

Communicates group and individual goals with clients in an easily understood manner to enhance and support treatment goals.

Consult with Clinical Director in situations in which additional supervision, direction, information is needed.

Participation in and preparation for mandatory weekly staff meetings presenting client cases for review.

Maintain current licensure and certification as required by the state.

Prepared to support and assist in crisis intervention or other situations when deemed appropriate demonstrating professionalism and following SMR policy and procedures.

Expectation of all SMR staff:

· Performs all job duties within the health and safety guidelines of the organization.

· Performs all job duties within the written guidelines of the behavioral, ethical, and conduct codes of the organization.

· Interacts with clients, fellow employees and visitors to the program in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of open, direct, and assertive communication.

· Ability to apply the concepts of customer service in the workplace.

· Ability to use good professional judgment. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.

· Stay current with general knowledge pertaining the addiction treatment.

· Serves as an advocate for all patients in receiving services within the organization and outside the organization, by supporting the rights of patients and communicating information, to all involved parties, in a manner that reduces the stigma of addictions treatment and mental illness and increases awareness.

· Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Leadership Team.

· Willingness to participate in requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission

Qualifications:

· Education: Minimum of CACIII, Master’s degree preferred

· Certification/Licensure: Minimum of state addiction counselor certification, licensed mental health professional, LCDC, LPC, LSAA, LADAC, MSW, LMFT, LCSW preferred

· Experience: Combination of certification/licensure and experience to demonstrate high level of competency in the field of addiction recovery and co-occurring disorder treatment.

· Supervisory experience: NA

· Technology experience: Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and electronic records management preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is required to comply with the New Mexico state requirement for health care workers to be fully vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taos, NM 87571: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please enter your current type of clinical licensure:

Work Location: In person

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