Outpatient Clinical Therapist

Description

Santa Fe Recovery Center/Four Corners Detox Recovery Center is a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment and education services. We are looking for a full-time Outpatient Clinical Therapist to join our team at our Gallup offices. We offer a competitive salary range from $54,000 - $66,500 (BOE) and the Benefits shown below. Experience working in the Healthcare Industry and/or Non-Profit is highly preferred. This is a great opportunity to continue to advance in your career while being part of the team that is providing support to the community.

Outpatient Clinical Therapist Benefits: 

• A generous PTO package (3 weeks of PTO, 7 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, & 2 mental health days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (90% to 100% premium covered by employer)
• ST and LT disability
• Pet insurance
• Opt-in 401k with 4% match 
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 access to a licensed professional for staff and their immediate families 

Summary:

Under the supervision of the FCDRC Clinical Supervisor, the Outpatient Clinical Therapist provides professional substance use disorder counseling to outpatient clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders referred by the community or the DWI Treatment Court.
 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Admissions Advocate (Benefits): (Included but not limited to) 

You'll report to the Clinical Supervisor and:

• Perform assessments on outpatient clients including specific assessments for DWI Treatment Court clients when necessary.
• Participate in required training and project implementation planning for the HRSA MAT Access Grant and other grant initiatives that implicate outpatient services.
• Assist outpatient clients in developing and implementing their personalized, individual treatment plans which address their self-identified co-occurring treatment issues. Client treatment plans will be executed using various treatment techniques and therapeutic counseling skills associated with established national treatment standards for the treatment of co-occurring disorders.
• Provide individual or group therapy utilizing psycho-education cognitive/behavioral methods, motivational methods, Matrix Model, or other therapeutic modalities as assigned.
• Support ancillary support groups (CRAFT, 12-step, Wellbriety, Alumni, etc.) programs as directed.
• Prepare and maintain complete case files on all assigned clients, making sure that all required services, forms, and reports are included and complete.
• Enforces and maintains policies, procedures, rules, regulations, guidelines, and adherence to and compliance with client service delivery, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Complete reports to resource agencies as required.
• Record client progress notes that are reflective of treatment goals/objectives.
• Provides intake/admission services.
• Assists other staff in the management of clients in emergencies.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment for clients.
• Provides and coordinates referral services for clients to other agencies for services not provided by FCDRC. 
• Participates in initial and ongoing training on the Matrix Model and other EBP utilized for client service delivery. Maintains fidelity to the EBP being utilized.
• Must be licensed at the time of hire, and continue licensure throughout employment.
• Attends all mandatory Staff Meetings.
• Coordinates with all Program staff to ensure that all requirements of the program are being met.
• Participates in weekly group supervision with the Clinical Supervisor and other program staff.
• Conducts chart reviews of current clients during group supervision as indicated/required.
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations
2. Cultural and diversity understanding and awareness
3. Interpersonal skills that promote and encourage teamwork
4. Advanced knowledge of confidentiality such as HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
5. Advanced knowledge of behaviors and emotions related to addiction
6. Advanced knowledge of community and referral resources for clients’ diverse needs
7. Skills in documenting effective case management notes
8. Proficient use of standard office equipment and systems: phone, copier, the computer including Microsoft Office Word and Outlook tools.
9. Ability to coordinate volunteer and vocational activities for participants
10. Critical thinking/problem solving
11. Ability to manage a variety of tasks and organize workload
12. Attention to detail
13. Maintain effective professional relationships with all levels within the organization
14. Familiarity with community resources including mental health, social, financial, educational, housing, employment, childcare, and other support that may be required.
15. Ability to build rapport with clients

Education and Experience:

1. Associate degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Addictions, or related health field.
2. Current LPCC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LADAC, LPAT, or Masters Level Counseling license.
3. Two years experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health/substance abuse problems. Providing individual and group psychotherapy.
4. Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with BHSD Standards and requirements for the use of computerized client assessments, data systems, etc.
5. Must have and maintain a current, valid NM Driver’s License. Must also have and maintain clean driving records, as well as auto insurance.
6. Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural preferred. (English/Navajo)