POSITION: Mental Health Counselor STATUS: Non-Exempt Hourly position PAY: $26.44 an hour REPORTS TO: Clinical Director HOURS: 40 hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may require evenings ) Monday-Friday QUALIFICATIONS: ? masters level counselor or provisional level counselor mental health. ? preference is given if there is two years experience. ? Experience working in addiction in an addiction treatment center. ? Demonstrated ability to deal successfully with program and/or accreditation standards. ? Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health/ substance abuse problems in a primary care /residential setting. ? ASAM educated or willing to become certified. ? Support evidence-based practices that support social and emotional well-being, prevention approaches, person-centered interventions and self-directed and/or recovery driven support services. ? Support a holistic approach. ? Must pass a background and reference check. ? No criminal record. ? Valid drivers license. ? Reliable transportation. POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Therapist will provide individual and group therapy to clients in an inpatient setting. The person chosen for this position will provide treatment planning, assistance in navigating clients through programming, and will be an active member of the MDT and treatment team. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: ? Remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. ? Carefully consider implications and impact across time and on others. ? Effectively manages conflict situations via leading by example ? Mentor and coaches. ? Ensures clients receive quality care. ? Builds and supports mutually beneficial relationships with other behavioral health facilities, outside organizations, associations and community contacts. ? Stimulate and actively initiate change in our organization when needed. ? Evidence of leadership qualities and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required. ? Excellent written/oral communication. ? Relationship development. ? Professionalism. ? Compassion. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plan. *Conduct group therapy sessions within assigned intensive program. *Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, community professionals, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care. *Maintain timely clinical documentation in compliance with the programs policies and regulatory standards. *Maintain and enhances knowledge of current clinical practice. *Maintain at all times the confidentiality of former and current clients protected health information, as directed by state and federal law, and program policy. Additionally, maintain confidentiality in any position with access to employee personal information. *Attend all meetings per program requirements. *Complete all assigned mandatory trainings. *Perform other duties as assigned. *Provide individual therapy to clients. *Assist clients in transitioning through program. COMPETENCIES:Exhibits passion for our clients, values, and organization. *Demonstrates excellent clinical customer service using therapeutic communication skill to build strong client relationships to improve outcomes. *Participates in providing clinically competent care by self/staff/team through education, role modeling, team building, clinical documentation and quality monitoring. *Uses leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across systems. *Engages in self-evaluation process, seeking feedback regarding own practice through supervision. PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SCHEDULE: A. After the initial ninety (90) days of employment or within the first 6 month if circumstances cause delay B. At least annually thereafter.