Sierra Health and Wellness·Orangevale, California
The therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring clients through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. They also participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic healthcare record.
The Associate Therapist is responsible for treating, assessing, monitoring, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Associate Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Associate Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Associate Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. Documentation within the electronic healthcare record is required for all clinical interactions and relevant case management activities. The Associate Therapist may also provide ongoing clinical consultation and support for the certified SUD counselors. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. Provides individual, group, and family therapy services. Assesses and monitors client’s progress and behavior while in treatment. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning. Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies. Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs. Responds to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record. Reviews client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; may complete weekly audits. Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health and SUD methodologies and issues. Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Operates a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone. May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities.
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling and possess a valid state registration number (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC). A minimum of one year of experience in drug and alcohol counseling and a valid driver's license are required.
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