Recovery Services/SUD Outpatient Therapist

Job Title:  Substance Use Outpatient Therapist/Licensed Clinician under Supervision

Qualifications: Clinical Master’s Degree/Doctoral Degree from an accredited school, or currently enrolled in a clinical Master's program at an accredited school; meet Licensure Requirements from respective board: Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling  Marriage and Family. Must start or be in the process of becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Submit to and pass a criminal record check and a drug screening test.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Other times may be required with the job.

This position reports directly to the Team Leader and/or Program Director

Summary of Job Duties:  The Substance Use Therapist provides clinical interventions within the scope of their practice for the consumers of the Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.  The Practitioner is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing on-going assessment, crisis resolution/disposition and behavioral health services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following:

• Make an assessment of and determine the clinical interventions for the assigned consumers. The population may include: children, adolescents, adults with behavioral health needs and developmental delays.
• May implement a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline.
• Substance Use staff may be required to perform drug screens on clients as needed. 
• Privileges will be granted for the practice of non-intrusive, individual, group, family and marital/couple and screening/diagnostic assessment based on experience, training or supervised clinical experience. Privileges will be determined based on self-assessment, demonstrated competencies and input from clinical supervisor. Additional privileges may be sought and obtained through demonstrated competencies, continuing education units and in-service trainings.
• Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and will engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals.
• Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files.
• Provide services within time requirement as set forth in Agency policy and procedures.
• Provide services as documented in client treatment plan.
• Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Respond to emergency situation in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.
• Participate and comply with their respective board’s recommendations for supervision.
• Other duties may be required.

Required Job Skills:

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation
• Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
• Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
• Knowledgeable of Mental Health and Substance Use concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application with health promotion and wellness education

Additional Responsibilities:

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