Primary Therapist

At Physicians Dialysis, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team. As a Primary Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients recover from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders through mental/addiction counseling, education, treatment, and empathetic support.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives.
• Conduct follow-up therapy sessions to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Complete assessments and re-assessments in a timely manner to ensure accurate and effective treatment.
• Act as a mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Provide one-on-one intervention and follow-up for clients with substance abuse and/or mental health complications.
• Monitor and document treatment responses and progress reports for clients.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments, evaluate mental health status, and perform follow-ups in a timely manner.
• Monitor that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.
• Prepare monthly reports that reflect performance and submit copies to the designated Supervisor.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of client suicide.
• Actively communicate with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review regarding client status and progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant license and/or certification as a Mental Health provider in the State of Kansas (i.e., Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor-LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-LMFT).
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field.
• Previous substance abuse treatment and/or detox facility experience.
• Flexibility in work arrangements and ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts.
• Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments.
• Able to utilize an electronic medical record.