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Burrell Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Therapist in Springfield, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Therapist Location: Springfield, MoDepartment: Recovery ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy.
The substance Use Disorder Therapist position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.
Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.
Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.
Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced based practices.
Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.
Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Experience and/or Education Qualifications:
Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
