Primary Therapist
Full-time Employment in Waldorf, Maryland 20602
Clinical
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Position Overview: The Addiction Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in RCA substance abuse treatment centers hospitals. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Gather biopsychosocial data, including that related to clients’ mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
* Work collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and develop treatment plans
* Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
* Guide and support clients in the development of adaptive skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction
* Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery and targeted strategies to address them
* Provide education to families about addiction, other disorders that frequently coexist and treatment-support options for their loved one and themselves
* Provide family therapy to support the client and loved one in improving communication, boundaries, and ongoing reinforcement of recovery
* Assess other functional, behavioral and life-skill needs that may impede recovery and make referral to appropriate supports. These may include, job placement services, educational services, intensive case management and support groups
* Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan to guide next steps in recovery, including options for continuing care following discharge
* Facilitation of group, individual and family therapy session
* Active participation in multi-disciplinary case presentations and discussions
Licenses:
* LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, MSW
Education and Experience:
* Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required and licensure as a LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP/Ph.D. in Psychology
* One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
* Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
* Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
* Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
* Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
* Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.
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Job Location: Recovery Centers of America at Waldorf – 11100 Billingsley Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20602
