Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

We are looking for a Mental Health Therapist to join our AMAZING team. We are located in Manchester, TN. This positions comes with a support team, paid time off, medical benefits, 401K, and 8 paid holidays! Feel free to apply here or give us a call at 931-444-1000 if you have any questions.

Mental Health Therapist

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program)

JOB SUMMARY

The therapist will provide case management and individual counseling services to patients as an integral and synergistic member of the overall recovery team while adhering to the policies and procedures of the center.

The therapist will set an example of compassionate care while implementing a wide range of substance abuse programs utilizing various modalities.

The therapist will be responsible for educational and administrative services as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The therapist will report directly to the MAT Therapy Coordinator of the center where assigned, and will work closely with other medical staff for direction in areas of specialty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Intake and assessment of new patients suffering from substance abuse.
• Request necessary history and treatment plans from outside providers when indicated.
• Create a Plan of Care / Treatment Plan for new patients.
• Complete all charting within 48 hours of patient visit.
• Provide individual counseling
• Manage an appropriate caseload consisting of maximum 10 patients / day including paperwork.
• Conduct assessments, overviews, and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with team members to diagnose, manage and evolve patient care.
• Work collaboratively with outside providers to both make and receive referrals.
• Identify patient needs requiring professional care in addition to their addiction / recovery needs, i.e., dual diagnoses.
• Refer patients internally for medical care.
• Organize and maintain personal work area.
• Facilitate educational groups.
• Travel to assigned sites.
• Maintain confidentiality.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consultation with physicians and / or other counselors.
• Respond to phone calls within 24 hours.
• Attend patient staffing meetings and peer staff meetings as directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate degree in SOCIAL WORK, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING or closely related field required.

A minimum of one year experience in substance abuse / recovery programs required.

REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Must have a valid driver's license.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pay will be commensurate with experience and education.
• Must submit to random drug testing.
• Must have knowledge of the 12 Step Program.
• Office hours 7 : 30am 5 : 00pm, M-F.
• Schedule : 4 days / week, 10 hr / day; 5 days / week, 8 hr / day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing for long periods regularly.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

8 Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation & sick

Major medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Voluntary Benefits

401k

Reimbursements :

Licensure / Certifications

Liability Insurance

Continuing Education

Rapha is a Drug Free Workplace & an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V.