Job Description
$2,000 Signing Bonus offered! Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license is required. If the candidate does not currently hold one of these licenses, they must obtain it within 90 days of hire. The primary function of this position is to provide comprehensive therapy to adult consumers diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders (as well as other co-occurring disorders). Responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to: individual therapy, psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, group therapy, treatment planning, psychoeducation, referrals and consultations. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide individualized behavioral health treatment to consumers: including initial psychosocial assessment, diagnoses, individualized treatment plans and on-going therapy sessions Maintain a therapy caseload that appropriately meets the needs of patients, utilizing evidence-based practices, best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, appropriate accreditation standards, and applicable federal laws, including HIPAA Refer consumers for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinically appropriate. Maintain quality care through participation in peer review, weekly case review meetings, policy development and quality improvement programs as requested Complete all documentation in an appropriate, timely manner and in accordance with third party compliance standards Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings and other resources specific to providing integrated behavioral and mental services in a federally qualified health center Responds to crisis situations according to policy Schedule flexibility; this position will require at least one evening shift per week (this availability would not exceed 7:00 pm). Participate in an integrated team ap