What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health/Addictions Therapist position at Hickory Recovery?
Department: Clinical
Direct Report to: Clinical Director
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
About the Role:
Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will
- Serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group and family therapy
- Treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues
- Must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments
- Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment and monitor discharge planning for clients
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
- Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
- Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer:
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision insurance
- Career development
- Mental health days
- Holiday pay
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in behavioral health or a related field required
- Licensure issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to engage in the practice of Behavioral Health in Arizona
- Computer proficiency, including Excel, Word, and EMR, is required.
- Must maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide crisis intervention, and exercise time management skills.
- Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor
- Schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable
- Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1 encounters at least weekly
- Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission
- Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client
- Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR
- Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information
- Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA
- Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
- Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks
Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/hr
For more information visit Hickory Behavioral at Kingman, AZ
Salary : $22 - $24
