OBAT & START Outpatient Therapist
1 month ago
POSITION SUMMARY:Utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques; The Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) and Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team (START) Clinician assesses, and treats patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders (COD) and their families by providing individual and group psychotherapy using a racial justice and health equity lens. Duties also include, but are not limited to: case management, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, and education of the patient and family members. The position consults with, collaborates, and communicates with a wide range of disciplines within BMC and the community in the overall care of the patient.Position: OBAT & START Outpatient Therapist Department: General Internal MedicineSchedule: Full TimeESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Assesses the identified patient to ascertain psychological, social, and emotional issues related to substance use disorder.Uses clinical judgement to determine if the patient requires a higher level of care than can be provided in an outpatient counseling setting, or would best be served by another clinical team.Creates individual treatment plans based on psychosocial and treatment needs related to SUD,Provides evidence-based individual and group therapy to established, new, and drop-in counseling patientsReports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates.Identifies need to involve patient's family or other significant relationships through the initial assessment process and attempts contact on same day, if indicated.Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure that patient's medical and psychiatric needs are addressed.Receives training and ongoing supervision on evidence-based treatment approaches for treating substance use disorders. Adheres to evidence-based treatment principles when providing support to patient and family to reduce the impact of substance use and other identified problems.Ensures that patient and family remain apprised, involved, supported and treated through prescribed clinical relationship through scheduled contacts and whenever a change in care or plan requires more contact.Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy.Adheres to Department policies with respect to documentation in the electronic medical record, particularly as these policies relate to sensitivity regarding the documentation of substance use disorders.Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel, as assigned.Complies with departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for documentation recording, and data collection.Maintains competency in SUD and COD treatment to ensure quality care.Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensureIdentifies weaknesses in operation and recommends improvements.Works diligently on department committees, per Director's appointments.Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures.Conforms to hospital standards of conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible patient care may be provided.Administers assessments needed for BSAS data collectionProvides case managementConnects patients to resources within the communityOTHER DUTIES:Performs other duties as needed.Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital's mission.Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:Requires Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:LCSW. Independent licensure (LICSW) preferredEXPERIENCE:Requires level of knowledge of in substance use disorder treatment, therapeutic interventions for substance use disorders, and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve people with substance use disorders and their families.Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and to supervise graduate students.Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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