Primary Therapist

Job DescriptionJob Description

This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and/or coordination of all treatment services delivered to clients that are assigned. This includes ensuring that established procedures are followed and that clinical standards that are set for treatment planning, the delivery of individual case management services, group and psychoeducational didactics and discharge planning and referral services are met. Significant creativity and innovation are necessary in order that clients are successfully engaged, motivated and supported in their efforts to achieve treatment plan objectives. Services to be provided using the client centered recovery-oriented model of care. Collaboration and coordination with both internal and external resources are crucial to successful client outcomes.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Service Coordination:

Responsible for service coordination which establishes a framework of action to enable the client to achieve specified goals. It involves collaboration with the client and significant others, coordination of treatment and referral services, liaison activities with community and family and managed care systems, client advocacy, and ongoing evaluation of treatment progress and client needs.

*Complete necessary administrative procedures at admission to treatment;

*Establish accurate treatment and recovery expectations with clients

Examples of Key measures:

· Completion of all admission processes.

· Successful collaboration with client and significant others;

Engagement of client in the Inner Voyage Recovery Center programs.

2. Treatment Planning

Responsible for the collaborative process in which the counselor and the client develop a written document that identifies important treatment goals, describes measurable, time sensitive action steps toward achieving those goals with expected outcomes and reflects an agreement between counselor and client.

Examples of Key Measures:

· Effectiveness of time and resource planning;

· Appropriateness of treatment plans developed; and,

· The meeting of deadlines set.

3.Counseling

Responsible for the collaborative process that facilitates the client’s progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. Counseling includes methods that are sensitive to individual client characteristics and to the influence of significant others, as well as the client’s cultural and social context

Examples of Key Measures:

· Quantity and quality of counseling and psychoeducational services delivered;

· Client outcomes (i.e. successful discharge vs. dropouts);

· Client’s continued stay in recovery treatment;

· The meeting of deadlines set

4. Internal and External Communication/Collaboration:

Responsible for facilitating the client’s use of available support systems and community and family resources to meet needs identified in clinical evaluation and/or treatment planning. Additionally, responsible for ensuring that the treatment team is aware of the client’s treatment goals, recovery process and to receive feedback from the treatment team as well as offering insights and feedback to the team as it relates to all agency participants.

Examples of Key Measures:

· Size and quality of networks established

· Readiness of access to needed resources, quality of resources accessible, and demonstration of effective working relations;

· Knowledge of and access to network data base: efficiency and effectiveness of client referral;

Quality of working relations: timeliness and appropriateness of consultation, the ability to cooperate and the results of collaborative efforts.

5.Administration:

Responsible for the accurate, timely and complete documentation of services personally delivered, as well as for ensuring that the documentation of other services accomplished is complete. This position is also responsible for issuing reports and communications that are called for in the completion of assigned duties. Responsible for the efficient operation of the site in conjunction with other team members and ensures that all client activities occur as planned.

Examples of Key Measures:

· The timely and accurate completion of treatment records and reports requested;

· Compliance with administrative needs and timely response to special requests;

· The quality and effectiveness of internal and external written communications.

6. Professional Responsibility:

Responsible for adhering to all applicable Federal and State laws, the professional code of ethics prescribed by the agency’s license, the professional code of ethics prescribed by the individual’s license, the policies and procedures detailed in the Inner Voyage Recovery Policy and Procedure Manual, the Inner Voyage Recovery Code of Ethics statement and the instruction provided by supervision to include alternative duties. This includes the responsibility to make no statement or take any action that would knowingly threaten the best interests of the agency, other staff members, and/or clients in our care. The holder of this position is also responsible for undertaking and sustaining a commitment to job related professional growth.

Examples of Key Measures:

· Compliance with applicable regulations, codes, policies and procedures;

· Accommodation to changes in circumstances and supervisory direction; cooperative demeanor and open communication with colleagues and administration;

· The demonstration of a specific professional development plan, action against that plan, and demonstrated knowledge acquisition and skill development.

7. Group Facilitation via Therapeutic and Psychoeducational Didactics:

Responsible for servicing clients in a group setting by providing therapeutic and psychoeducational didactics. Responsible for collaborating with the clinical team in order to service clients effectively. Ensuring to follow the program curriculum as it applies to scheduled groups. Responsible for communicating group outcomes and working to consistently improve groups to increase client engagement and satisfaction.

* Complete necessary documentation through the EMR system in a thorough and timely manner;

* Establish positive rapport with clients in order to achieve optimal results for group cohesion and client engagement

* Communicate effectively with staff to ensure client concerns, issues, milestones and progress are efficiently reported

Company DescriptionAt Inner Voyage Recovery Center we believe that BELONGING, HEALING, and THRIVING are all important parts of one's recovery journey. Our experienced and compassionate team are here to walk alongside each person as they learn what it means to truly recover and heal. We want everyone to not only live life but to live life to the fullest, free from the chains of addiction.

M-F 9:00-5:00 Salary based upon experience. Benefits include optional Health Insurance and PTO.Company DescriptionAt Inner Voyage Recovery Center we believe that BELONGING, HEALING, and THRIVING are all important parts of one's recovery journey. Our experienced and compassionate team are here to walk alongside each person as they learn what it means to truly recover and heal. We want everyone to not only live life but to live life to the fullest, free from the chains of addiction. \r
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M-F 9:00-5:00 Salary based upon experience. Benefits include optional Health Insurance and PTO.

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