Licensed Therapist
27 days ago
Pittsburgh
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Job Duties • Conduct initial psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients mental health status, substance use history, and treatment needs, • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, patient goals, and recovery objectives, • Facilitate one-on-one therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care, • Create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where patients can explore emotions, behaviors, and the underlying causes of substance use, • Monitor patient progress throughout treatment, documenting clinical observations and updating treatment plans accordingly, • Collaborate with medical staff, case managers, peer supporters, and other clinicians to coordinate care and ensure a multidisciplinary approach, • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including participation in safety planning, • Educate patients about addiction, mental health, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle changes, • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with OhioMHAS standards and facility protocols, • Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews to share insights and contribute to overall care planning, • Support discharge and aftercare planning by identifying ongoing therapy or support needs and facilitating referrals to community resources, • Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries while maintaining a patient-centered therapeutic relationship, • Stay current on addiction recovery best practices, clinical interventions, and licensing requirements through continuing education and trainingLicense Requirements/Qualifications:, • CDCA (minimum requirement for Ohio), • Masters or bachelors level degree from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, • 2+ years experience in a detox or residential addiction treatment setting, • Well-versed in a variety of evidence-based modalities (e.g. DBT, CBT, MI)., • Exceptional interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Proficiency with EMRs, LOCUS, ASAM, and Joint Commission., • Level 2 Background Check and Drug Test required, • Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible, • Knowledge of Joint Commission, OhioMHAS, and HIPAA standards, • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms, • Knowledge of state and federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws, • Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace policies and procedures, • Emotional intelligence to be able to de-escalate situations, • Experience and passion working with clients struggling with substance abuse or mental health disorders, • Communication and teamwork skills, • Documenting all necessary information in EMR/EHR platform, • Collaborating with the treatment team to ensure quality client care, • Performing other duties as necessary, • Successful completion of background screening, fingerprints, and required in-service courses (i.e., CPR, Security Awareness, HIPAA, OSHA, AIDS/HIV, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, Baker Act, Co-Occurring disorders, etc.), • Must be tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.)