Program Therapist at Clearfork Academy

Cleburne, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Addiction Knowledge, Behavior Change Models, Crisis Intervention, Documentation Skills, Ethics, Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Self-Awareness, Therapeutic Techniques, Treatment Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy. The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health treatment across a full continuum of care. We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission. SUMMARY The Program Therapist at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to patients in the Resident Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) and outpatient program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Program Therapist will perform direct services, including individual, family and group psychotherapy, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual’s license. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Keeping abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attending required agency trainings. Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical service provided utilizing EHR software. Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with State and Federal laws Collaborates with medical, administrative, billing, and recovery coach staff regarding clients in order to advocate for client progress during treatment. Provide professional and ethical therapy to individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health diagnoses in treatment through group, individual counseling, family counseling, and education. Documenting casework in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including writing objective case notes, progress and discharge reports, and other timely status reports as requested by the supervisor and according to Texas & Joint Commission standards. Attends and engages in weekly treatment team meetings. Presents changes, improvements or additions to protocols or behavioral health services to the team. Understands and adheres to CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s compliance standards as they appear in CLEARFORK ACADEMY’s Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CLEARFORK ACADEMY regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Performs other duties and tasks as required. Requirements MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education, Training, and Experience Required: Master’s Level Clinician Intern or Qualified Credentialed Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (required) Dual licensure as one of above and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) (preferred) Current CPR/FA certification Current Handle with Care Physical Holding certification REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards. Understanding of Addiction: Basic knowledge about substance use disorders Treatment knowledge: familiarity with behavior change and recovery models Application to practice: Methods for applying intervention and recovery knowledge to practice Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, ad continuing education Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Accurately and timely enters clinical documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) software. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ADAM criteria PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress. EEOC STATEMENT: It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60- 741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin #clearforkindeed

Responsibilities

The Program Therapist is responsible for providing addiction and mental health treatment to patients across various programs. This includes individual, family, and group psychotherapy, assessments, consultations, and crisis interventions.