Primary Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Broad Statement of Responsibilities : The Primary Therapist at All Points North is responsible for providing the highest levels of Trauma and Addiction treatment services in an inpatient residential treatment facility. Primary Therapists are responsible for providing individual and group counseling services to patients and families. The Primary Therapist works as part of an Interdisciplinary team helping to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, facilitating its focus, goals, and execution. The Primary therapist will carry a caseload of patients and work diligently to help each patient find their path to recovery and change.

Along with a trauma and family-based approach to individual and family treatment, the Primary Therapist also works closely with the residential team to coordinate and facilitate patient growth, peer support and 12 step recovery.

The primary therapist plays a critical role in the delivery of care. Primary therapists are responsible for developing rapport with patients to effectively assess, address and treat Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health Disorders. Concurrently, the primary therapist is responsible for helping patients address issues related to family dynamics, self-esteem, life skills, and other issues.

Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education : This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Experience : This position requires 3 plus years’ experience in the residential treatment of individuals with Addiction and Mental Health Issues. Trauma therapy experience preferred but not required.

Special Skills & Knowledge : Exceptional verbal and written skills are required to effectively express ideas and views when (a) speaking to groups, staff, outside professionals, and corporate officers; (b) for preparing written reports; (c.) data input. Must possess initiative and judgment capabilities to organize and plan activities, systematize procedures, promote favorable public relations, and make decisions affecting service delivery to consumers. Must be flexible to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job. Basic computer skills are required with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based products knowledge a bonus. Current credentials as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, PhD, PsyD; addiction credentials / certifications preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Routine mobility to include standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking and running.
• Regularly required to sit and work at a phone / computer work station
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Materials & Equipment : Copy machine, Multi-line telephone, personal computer, and fax machine

Essential Requirements :

Position Duties and Responsibilities – Responsibilities include but are not limited to :