Substance Use Therapist

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc. Full time
Job Title:
Substance Use Outpatient Therapist/Licensed Clinician under Supervision

Qualifications :

Clinical Master's Degree/Doctoral Degree from an accredited school, or currently enrolled in a clinical Master's program at an accredited school; meet Licensure Requirements from respective board: Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling Marriage and Family.

Must start or be in the process of becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Submit to and pass a criminal record check and a drug screening test.

Hours :
Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Other times may be required with the job.
This position reports directly to the Team Leader and/or Program Director

Summary of Job Duties : The Substance Use Therapist provides clinical interventions within the scope of their practice for the consumers of the Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.

The Practitioner is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing on-going assessment, crisis resolution/disposition and behavioral health services.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following:
Make an assessment of and determine the clinical interventions for the assigned consumers

The population may include:
children, adolescents, adults with behavioral health needs and developmental delays.

May implement a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline.

Substance Use staff may be required to perform drug screens on clients as needed.

Privileges will be granted for the practice of non-intrusive, individual, group, family and marital/couple and screening/diagnostic assessment based on experience, training or supervised clinical experience.

Privileges will be determined based on self-assessment, demonstrated competencies and input from clinical supervisor. Additional privileges may be sought and obtained through demonstrated competencies, continuing education units and in-service trainings.

Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and will engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals.

Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files.
Provide services within time requirement as set forth in Agency policy and procedures.
Provide services as documented in client treatment plan.
Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Respond to emergency situation in a timely fashion.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.

Participate and comply with their respective board's recommendations for supervision.
Other duties may be required.

Required Job Skills :
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
Knowledgeable of Mental Health and Substance Use concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application with health promotion and wellness education

Additional Responsibilities:

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 will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds.
Possess a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, may be off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.

The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.
Environmental Data and Job Hazards :

Hours of work are structured 7.5 or 8.0 hour blocks of time but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on needs or demands.

Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials.

All staff is required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens.

All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned.

All staff must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within one month of employment and maintain the certification. First Aid Training may be required.
Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.

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