CLINICAL THERAPIST

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist provides counseling and therapy services to clients with substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Clinical Therapist conducts individual and group therapy under the structured framework of state and federal law, the counseling and/or social work code of ethics, SFRC/FCDRC policies and procedures.

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for creating and maintaining a trauma-informed, client-centered, therapeutic and safe environment for clients and staff. The Clinical Therapist is expected to work with SFRC/FCDRC leadership and staff to develop, promote, and maintain cultural proficiency throughout the organization.

REPORTING:

Reports to the Clinical Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Group and Individual Supervision as scheduled and needed
• Work with Supervisor on Supervision Plan
• Attend all mandatory/required trainings
• Use Evidence Based Practice modalities according to fidelity, and work with Supervisor on learning and professional development related to Evidence Based Practices
• Ensure personal professional records and documents are in good order and standing
• Work with Supervisor to ensure program productivity standards are met
• Get training in and utilize the electronic health record and other organizational record-keeping systems
• Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with required time frames
• Ensure all CARF, Federal, State, and organizational standards of care are being met and exceeded
• Work with Supervisor to evaluate clinical programing and treatment outcomes, assist in research, trials, new clinical intervention roll outs, and administrative changes
• Utilize and adhere to a holistic, trauma informed, and client centered treatment philosophy to support recovery-based health
• Respond to client emergencies following policies and procedures and in accordance with training provided
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with referral sources and other agencies
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive client care
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal Law, the counseling and social work code of ethics, and organizational policy and procedure
• Attend all mandatory Staff Meetings and Training
• Perform other duties as required by your Supervisor

PM21

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with BHSD Standards and requirements for the use of computerized client assessment, data systems, etc.
2. In the case of recovering SUD individuals, they must have successfully maintained a two (2) year period of recovery
3. Maintain a current, valid NM Driver’s License. Must also have and maintain a clean driving record and auto insurance
4. Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural preferred

Education and Experience:

1. Current New Mexico Board licensure as LSAA, LADAC, LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LMFT
2. Experience working with clients with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders, providing individual and group psychotherapy