Job Description

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations, and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.

Essential Duties:

• Provides clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy along with process groups, psychoeducational groups, and crisis intervention services.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, individual therapy notes, and discharge summaries.
• Works closely with the treatment team including case managers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, the clinical director, and business development.
• Completes clinical documentation promptly in line with state, insurance, and joint commission regulations.
• Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology required.
• Experience working with addictions and mental health diagnoses.
• Ability to use a variety of counseling interventions including CBT, DBT, ACT, Family Systems, etc.
• The understanding of an array of theories and models of addiction and mental illness.
• Knowledge of philosophies, practices, and outcomes of different treatment models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention through the continuum of care.
• Understanding of dually diagnosed populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in areas of gender-specific issues, diverse cultures, and the ability to incorporate the needs of the client into treatment.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily and weekly tasks appropriately.
• Understanding of KIPU electronic medical record system is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Fully licensed LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPC-MHSP (unrestricted license in the state of TN)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match
• Paid-Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay