Primary Therapist - Addiction Treatment

Our mission. Ark Behavioral Health is a network of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities that provide a variety of levels of care to those who are prepared to begin their journey toward recovery.

We are looking for a Full-time Clinician at our newest facility, Ohio Recovery Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

Schedule- Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday

Job Summary This Clinician will provide direct clinical services to clients at our newest Detox/Residential substance abuse treatment facility in a variety of modalities including individual, family and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Our Clinicians must be skilled and experienced at treating addictions and their co-occurring mental health disorders, with skill emphasis on Trauma-informed care. They must be able to work effectively, efficiently, and flexibly in a fast-paced, demanding and team-driven work environment. They must also be adept at organization and prioritization, treatment planning, crisis management and electronic documentation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing psychosocial evaluations and developing treatment plans and interventions appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status, substance use and mental diagnoses, functional ability, and life circumstances.
• Documenting all patent-related activities in a timely and professional manner, and according to agency policy and relevant licensing and accreditation standards.
• Performing all administrative tasks related to the job assignments and other designated administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner, and performing other work-related duties as assigned/requested by the manager.
• Providing psychotherapy for patients, families, and groups, acting as a resource for clinical and procedural expertise to other staff members through mutual consultation, and consultation to other professionals as needed.
• Participating in clinical utilization review and interdisciplinary team sessions as needed, for the purpose of assisting in patient assessment, development and revision of treatment goals, and discharge planning.
• Participating in regular clinical supervision rounds and consulting with medical director, program manager and colleagues when clinical decisions regarding risk arise.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of Drug-free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Addiction Issues, co-occurring disorders, and the 12-Step Recovery Program
• Patient care charts and patient histories
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
• Emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose including First Aid and CPR
• Experience working with addiction in a residential and/or intensive outpatient milieu

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in drug and alcohol treatment.

Qualifications/Licensure & Certifications:

• LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, LPCC, LISW, LPC, LSW
• Master's Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field- Preferred

Why Work for Us!

We provide an environment where our employees can grow and advance professionally, with a healthy balance between work and personal lives. Our biggest investment is in our employees, so we reward and recognize hard work by promoting from within when possible. We pay competitively and offer a variety of benefits to meet your wellness and financial needs.

EEO and Accommodations We are deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at least one week in advance of your interview.