Outpatient Therapist

Job Title:              Outpatient Therapist

Reports to:           Outpatient Manager         

Level:                          Experienced

Location:                    Nashville

Classification:           Full-time non-exempt

Education:                  4 yr. degree +

Mission:         
We Provide a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.

Summary:             

Provides intensive therapy and case management services for IOP and PHP treatment programs delivered within a recovery-oriented system of care & direct evidence-based clinical services in individual, group, couples, and family counseling sessions targeting the mental health and substance-related recovery needs of women and their families; in addition to coordinating treatment activities with other treatment staff and consultants as appropriate.
 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:

• Develop comprehensive treatment plan and recovery plans for assigned clients.
• Administer ASI/ASAM and continued stay ASAMs.
• Conduct intake and discharge paperwork (i.e. orientation, discharge/initial ASAM, discharge summary) for outpatient clients as required.
• Provide trauma-informed group and crisis counseling.
• Program assignments include, but are not limited to the following: 
  • Provide weekly psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups for clients.
• Attend and participate in the weekly treatment team meetings at TNDR-Nashville to discuss client progress and concerns.
• Ensure timely and professional documentation in accordance with TNDR, Inc. policy, the ACA code of ethics and as determined by grants, TDMHSAS licensure, insurance and other requirements.
• Update individual treatment plan and coordinate provision of services to meet the primary, urgent needs of women upon their arrival into outpatient services.  
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field is required. 

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with target population is

preferred. 

• License preferred in Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family or Addiction. Actively pursuing license or licensed-eligble considered.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.

All Employees will adhere to the following professional standards:

• Honor the agency mission:  The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to live out our faith by providing a continuum of evidence-based services for women and their families impacted by addiction, mental illness, trauma and/or incarceration.
• Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.
• Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times.
• Work as a necessary part of the team effort.
• Model ethical and professional behavior a