Heights Treatment is committed to the individual recovery process of each client. Our organization specializes in the treatment of a variety of issues from sexual addiction, substance abuse, Trauma and PTSD, to Dual Diagnosis, etc., and curates the most appropriate treatment programs for each individual. However, we believe that profound healing and self-work can be accomplished through a connected community. The bonds and sense of kinship that exist within Heights Treatment allows our clients to find greater resolve and fortitude during their recovery.

SUMMARY: The Primary Therapist is responsible for coordinating the entire patient experience which includes individual therapy, development of the Psychosocial Assessment, Master Treatment Plan, and facilitation of a variety of psychotherapy and psycho educational groups. This position reports to the Clinical Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating, maintaining patient load and the entire patient experience which includes individual therapy, development of the Psychosocial Assessment, Master Treatment Plan, and facilitation of a variety of psychotherapy and psycho educational groups
• Ensure clients are provided with an appropriate orientation and that clients are actively involved in making informed choices regarding services received
• Ensure assessments of clients are thorough, complete and timely; that treatment goals and objectives are based on results of appropriate assessment as well as relevant input from client served and are revised when indicated; services provided are related to goals and objectives in treatment plan
• Facilitates conjoint family therapy sessions and transition and discharge planning
• Communicates with patients’ referring therapists and/or medical professionals, and is an active member of each patient’s primary clinical team
• Coordinates treatment planning for each patient in the patient load
• Responsible for documenting continuity of care, reviews and treatment team meetings, which may include identification of objectives and interventions based on diagnosis and assessment
• Demonstrate competency in regard to treatment and documentation and maintain program certification and program standards
• Responsible for discharge planning throughout the course of a patient’s treatment
• Responsible for ongoing research insuring appropriate recommendations are made for aftercare, as well as maintaining contact for clinical support from feedback professionals
• Assists in the effective management of all clinical caseloads and audits clinical documentation that spans multiple modalities of care
• Ensure that confidentiality regulations are maintained; services reflect an appropriate level of care with reasonable duration; ensure the master treatment plan is reviewed and updated according to facility standards, and transition plans and discharge summaries are completed when indicated.
• Main point of contact with Billing & Claims Management Company.
• Back-up to Intake Coordinator duties and responsibilities such as: new client assessments, provide pertinent documentation to the Billing & Claims Management Company, etc.
• Attend clinical trainings, weekly staff meetings, supervision, sessions and chart audit meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and systems development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

No additional qualifications required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain professional license
• Be punctual; possess good communication skills; work well collaboratively with supervisors, management and colleagues
• Ability to build quick rapport with patients
• Multi-cultural sensitivity

EDUCATION

Master’s Level or Doctorate level licensed clinician in Social Work. LPC A will be considered.

Clinical supervision offered.

TRAVEL

This position has no travel requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location