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Revive Pathway

Licensed Therapist

1 year ago

El Cajon

Job DescriptionSalary: $80-$110/hour Licensed Therapist - Part Time to Full Time available - Flexible work schedule LCSW, MSW, LMFT, LPCC Revive Pathway is a Tribally owned clinic that treats a diverse population of patients, including Native and Non-Native people. We have the opportunity to provide whole person care, while managing patient substance use disorders, primary care, infectious disease, and mental health needs. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals. Revive Pathway brings an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with opioid use disorder. From the moment someone walks through the door of our state-of-the-art outpatient facility, they will encounter our thoughtfulness and intention for a humanizing and respectful experience with us. The comforting and safe setting of our nature-inspired facility and the friendly, professional attitude of our staff help to define our journey with each patientand with each otherfrom day one. Each employee at Revive Pathway creates their own ripple effect in the larger circles of the families and communities that we touch. Are you ready to make a difference with us? We are currently seeking a Licensed Therapist to support our clinic in El Cajon, CA. This position, reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, is an excellent opportunity for someone excited to make an immediate and lasting impact in a growing company. Position Overview: As a Licensed Counselor at Revive Pathway, you will work with a team that is on your side and who knows that you are on theirs. You will work in an environment where everyone understands their role is to help and to jump into new challenges so that patients receive the best evidence-based care possible. Helping patients build a new life will be something that you can take pride in, as your work with them creates a ripple effect in their families and in our community. We are looking for a Licensed Counselor who has training in chemical dependency and experience with multicultural populations. The ideal candidate will be patient, humble, and determined, along with demonstrating agility, optimism, organization, and empathy in their work. If it sounds like we are describing you, we would love to talk about your future at Revive Pathway. Primary Duties: • Report directly to Clinical Supervisor., • Provide treatment in individual and group settings for individuals and families of individuals with substance use disorder., • Provide regular feedback regarding client progress to third-party monitors., • Handle phone inquiries from community members requesting information about outpatient chemical dependency treatment., • Maintain up-to-date, accurate progress notes and client records on personal caseload., • Evaluate and assess potential patients for appropriateness for outpatient treatment., • Participate in contacting community referral sources and disseminating information about outpatient chemical dependency treatment and the neurobehavioral model., • Attend regular training sessions and other events as required., • Do whatever is necessary to maintain a successful, professional, and effective clinic site., • Adhere to personnel policies and clinical protocols., • Orient new patients to the program rules, policies, procedures, and patients rights., • Conduct Intakes, Transition/Discharge Planning, Initial ASAM Assessment and Initial Tx Plans and Tx Plan Updates with patients in a professional manner and within regulatory guidelines., • Recognize and apply patients Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP), to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that effectively help patients reach their short- and long-term goals., • Providing outside referrals for specialized services and conduct follow up., • Reviewing Physician notes following intake or other medical appointments. Including any high-risk factors in patient treatment plan., • Refer high-risk patients to clinic Physician as needed (e.g., new pregnancy, medication instability, other reported ailments)., • Scheduling individual and group counseling sessions with patients, documenting rescheduled or missed appointments. Reviewing missed counseling appointment (hand out) with patients., • Engaging in community relations and outreach efforts when appropriate., • Collect research data when requested., • Present clients and participate in case conferences., • Have documentation signed within designated time frames as determined by policies. and procedures as well as regulatory requirements., • Adopt a team approach concept and collaborate with clinical and medical staff to ensure quality patient care., • Proactively ensure that clients have enough counseling as appropriate for their condition, including proactively working with front office and medical staff to see patients for counseling when they are in the clinic for dosing., • Perform diverse tasks or other duties as assigned by Clinic Supervisor. Minimum Requirements: • Graduate level, behavioral health degree or extensive history of working in the chemical dependency field as a counselor., • Must be licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or certified (or registered) by a California recognized drug and alcohol certifying body., • Prior training in counseling or substance use disorder treatment., • History of performing in a professional capacity., • Willing to follow Revive Pathway personnel policies., • Able to work the hours and days required by position, including daily 5:30 am start times., • Be willing to learn and able to deliver the Revive Pathway model of outpatient chemical dependency treatment., • Ability to provide health and TB clearance., • Must pass background check and urine drug screen., • Read understand and comply with Revive Pathway Code of Ethics., • Observe proper chain of command and reporting processes., • Report inappropriate behavior and misconduct of other staff., • Maintain a non-smoking, safe, healthy, pleasant, and orderly working environment., • Maintain required daily work schedules, punctuality and reporting of absences or scheduled time off in accordance with Revive Pathway policies and procedures., • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory compliance. Skills & Abilities: • Organization and time management skills., • Communication skills both written and verbal., • Competency with Microsoft computer programs., • Understand intensive case management, mental health concepts, cognitive behavior therapies, motivational interviewing, recovery, and mindfulness concepts., • A successful track record working with, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural populations., • Passion for working with people, even on tough days., • Ability to treat everyone like they are the only person in the room., • Good listener, • Welcoming of differences and diversity., • Ability to work independently and to thrive as part of a team., • Ability to take direction and receive constructive feedback., • Power to stay calm, focused, and kind in stressful situations., • Organized and detail oriented., • Reliable, • Flexibility, versatility, and willingness to jump into new situations and challenges., • Humility, • Willingness to share your opinion., • Courage to stand up for your convictions., • Ability to help create a safe environment for patients and staff. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be asked to perform repetitive behaviors (e.g., typing and data entry). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (think boxes of paper). Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action. Why Work for Us? At Revive Pathway, we share a journeywith patients, our coworkers, and the many communities of which we are a part. Our work is to build connection with individuals and families and to save lives in the process. The word revive is defined as restoration, regaining life, renewal, and flourishing again. These concepts are central to our identity and our vision. The actions and intentions of our team are rooted in Compassion, Growth, and Respect as we meet patients on their Pathway. We support our team through a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement. Revive Pathway staff will also be cross trained to meet the needs of patients and to make each day a success. On-the-job training will empower team members, as we believe the excellence of the clinic and the professional development of our staff complement one another. Please visit for more information.

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