AMFT

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary goal of the Therapist is to assist those struggling with interpersonal/relationship issues and
develop a humanistic and empathetic approach to promote trust, growth, and recovery. The Therapist
demonstrates a mastery in the scope of practice that is evidenced by measurable performance
evaluations of direct client services and written documentation skills on the following, but are not
limited to; substance abuse/relapse, coping with difficult life changes, developing and maintaining
relationships, family conflicts, grief and loss, self-esteem, impulse control, gambling, loneliness,
depression and anxiety, and understanding of process and behavior addiction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must be 18 years of age
● Possess a valid license to practice
● Must have a completed TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Have a Master’s Degree.
● Experience with trauma and eating disorders.
● Experience in a substance abuse and dual diagnosis residential treatment facility.
● CBT and evidence based experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Participates in monthly consultation/peer group supervision, at minimum.
● Therapists are to attend weekly clinical program meetings and ongoing/continuous educational
training on documentation to medical necessity. This will include mastery of ASAM criteria
based on insurance based medical necessity criteria for all levels of care in the continuum of
care provided in the agency.
● Daily contact per work days assigned as well as weekly interdisciplinary treatment team
attendance to collaborate with all members of staff to provide continuity of care.
● Responds to all social service needs, requests by physicians, legal issues, and family needs.

Required documentation in chart according to policy timelines to include: bio-psychosocials,
master treatment plans, individual, family, group sessions, weekly status review
transition/discharge plans and other clinically indicated documentation.
● Therapist’s skills will be measured by management through regular routine quantitative and
qualitative chart audits. Chart audits will reflect clinically appropriate content and timeline
benchmarks of completion.
● Clinical updates to family and/or referral sources (as allowed via client consents).
● Regular sessions with clients, as assigned conducting individual, family and group therapy.
● Observe, evaluate and report on behavior, attitudes and general emotional stability of clients
and their family members to help assist in treatment planning/discharge planning by assessing
social needs of individual clients including referrals to outside providers after transition to
outpatient therapy.
● Records all interventions and interactions with the client, family and community agencies
through progress notes in the chart/electronic medical record with master treatment plan
guiding services
● Provides Crisis intervention.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this
position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use
hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to
stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the
ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give
instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied
or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid AMFT/APCC?
• Are you comfortable with the commute to Newport?
• Are you able to work part time?

Work Location: In person