Therapist/Counselor (PRN)

The role

The Therapist/Counselor will oversee therapeutic services for a caseload of patients. This role involves providing individual, group, and family therapy and acting as a treatment plan coordinator for a multidisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Provide counseling, assessments and group facilitation to individuals and families
• Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality patient care
• Provide orientation and education to patients, families and others to aid in the therapeutic process
• Collaborate with assigned patients in the development of written treatment plans
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions
• Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree of Mental Health, Social Sciences or commensurate experience
• Must hold an active substance abuse or mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment
• 1+ year of experience in relevant field
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients assigned
• Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

Nice to have

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

About the company

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC is a behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents. The company has grown to seventeen facilities across the Western U.S.