Program Therapist (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCDC) - Residential

Company Description

New Hope Ranch is a residential treatment center focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration for people suffering from substance abuse. Services are provided on our beautiful 49-acre ranch just 15 minutes from downtown Austin Texas

New Hope Ranch’s mission has two basic purposes: to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth. The organization has a culture of innovation that thrives on the creation of new services that meet the community’s needs while maintaining effectiveness, excellence, and professionalism. New Hope Ranch values an integrated system of high-quality care focused on best practices, easy access to services, and providing a full range of services in an efficient manner.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

We are offering a $2,000 signing bonus and $5,000 retention bonus (retention bonus is paid at 1 year of employment)

Compensation range for fully licensed LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT is $70,000 - 85,000 per year

Compensation range for License Chemical Dependency Counselor is $55,000 - 65,000 per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The Primary Therapist is responsible for facilitating the clinical/client interface. The Primary Therapist fulfills direct service, including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of, substance use dependence, family system, mental health, and recovery resources in the community. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and related issues.
• Knowledge of company’s policy and procedures, Texas HHS, Joint Commission and Utilization Review standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and documentation requirements in regards to client care and compliance of all client care. Insure that clients charts are up to date at all time.
• Conducts assessments of client at the time of admission and re-assessments as required. Conducts mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments and nutrition screens. Responsible for conducting case management; individual/family therapy, clinical assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, utilization reviews, progress notes, discharge planning for all assigned clients, and maintain appropriate documentation. Intervenes and assists as needed clinically with all clients, families and referral sources.
• Assumes responsibility of knowing when clients are in need of extensions or referrals, and actively participates in assisting the team in obtaining appropriate extensions/referral. You are the contact for appropriate referral source and family of assigned clients throughout treatment. Insure referrals are made to:
  • Outside therapist/psychiatrists, Doctors etc.
  •  To continuing levels of care both within our system and to other programs. Confirm appropriate medical care/medications are being provided to client. Approve ancillary appointments, and verify they are being kept. Work directly with MD and Psychiatrists. Assure the milieu is therapeutic and physically safe at all times.
• Participate in case conference reviews. Attends weekly clinical meeting. Keep an open line of communication regarding clients condition, appointment, requests and approvals, and room changes with Clinical/Program Director and Referral Relations Managers, Review shift log daily for treatment implications.
• Participates in staff meeting, providing training with regard to therapeutic services and, mental health topics.
• Participates in alumni and referral source events pertinent to the facility. Available if needed for tours.
• You may maintain a private practice as long as your responsibilities at our Facility come first. You may not take our clients into your private practice without written authorization from CEO. Your practice cannot interfere with your duties at New Hope Ranch.
• Responsible for client charting, assessment, treatment plan, therapy and progres