Mediabistro logo
job logo

Residential Recovery Therapist

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc., Rush, KY, United States


Overview

The Therapist has the primary responsibility for the assessment, planning and implementation of the treatment for clients in the Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program. The Therapist provides both direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu. This includes, but is not limited to, 1) screening and assessment, 2) individual, collateral, group, and family therapy, 3) treatment plan development and reviews, 4) timely documentation, 5) obtaining authorization for services, and 6) discharge planning and referrals.
The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep (RE) / Re-group clients
Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE and Re-group. Facilitates and adheres to the agency and licensure code of ethics, policies and procedures
Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies
Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in office and in the public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in youth and staff
Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems
Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency
Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE and Re-group
Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE/ Re-group
Essential duties and Responsibilities

Conducts and documents thorough diagnostic assessment for determination of level of care and medical necessity and provides recommendations within the appropriate time-frame
Directs the planning, writing and timely updates of the client’s care plan
Administers initial Drug and Alcohol assessments and re-administers assessments to record progress
Prepares appropriate materials for all Groups and Individual/Family Sessions based on the model guidelines and conducts each session on time and for the prescribed amounts of time per model and medical necessity
Ensure each client has completed all necessary components of the treatment program through maintaining documentation of each client’s attendance in Groups as well as Individual and Family sessions
Is responsible for storage of treatment materials for each client, to ensure confidentiality
Oversee the day-to-day operations of treatment services for their clients
Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies
Provides individual, group, and family treatment, as appropriate, to client based on clinical issues and treatment needs
Attends program specific treatment team meetings for all clients, as appropriate, for clients in the Residential SUD Program
Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames
Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques
Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board
Participates in supervision and consultation on a regular basis
Collaborates effectively with other assigned Re-group services and community partners
Meets minimum requirements for billable time on a consistent basis based on case load
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in schedules and work environment
Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload
Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential
Ensures entries in all treatment plans and narrative reports to MCOs are done in a professional, concise manner and will be submitted as needed to maintain current authorization for services
Participates in “on call” schedule when appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Working conditions/environment

Shift is generally Monday – Friday but hours will vary based on the needs of the client
Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may be required
Meals are provided for staff when on campus
Intense, unpredictable population with possibility of verbal and physical aggression
Fast-paced environment with need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise
Primary work setting is in office but also can take place in the community including client home, especially for on-call work
Maintains a positive, professional attitude contributing to a supportive work environment
Minimum job requirements

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e. social work, counseling, psychology, CADC, etc.
Licensed or license eligible required
Experience:
Experience in substance use treatment programs preferred
Specific Skills and Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies
Valid Driver’s License and insurability
Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to read, write, and converse in English
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
Successful completion of a background screening
Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation
Specialized Licenses or training

Maintains 40 hours of Annual Training through employer employer-provided online training system or other appropriate sources
Maintains at least minimum training for licensure
Maintains at least 20 hours per year of substance abuse related training per AODE regulations
Attends all assigned training specific to job assignment
Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or run. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision
Supervisory Requirements

N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

#J-18808-Ljbffr