Sr Clinical Therapist

Lifespan

United States, Rhode Island, Pawtucket

249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 205 (Show on map)

Nov 11, 2024

Summary:
To provide ongoing intensive case management to clients as defined by MHRH IHH Program Standards; outreach and crisis intervention to dually diagnosed (psychiatrically disabled/chemically dependent) clients according to their level of care. This shall include general medication maintenance substance abuse counseling individual family and group psychotherapy independent living and vocational rehabilitation. Conduct substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC.

Responsibilities:
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop treatment plans in accordance with Gateway policies/procedures and Medicaid guidelines.

Develop treatment plans to focus on promoting optimal functioning and health of client.

Perform intakes within 30 days ensure completion.

Medical record documentation must be in adherence to Gateway policies and procedures and IHH Medicaid guidelines.

Educates staff regarding clinical intervention strategies related to symptomatology substance abuse sexual abuse and family and relationship issues.

Monitor Medication to ensure client understands prescribed dosage monitor side effects and is taken accordingly.

Maintain caseload of clients assigned by Program Director/Supervisor.

Coordinate activities make appointments and may include accompanying client(s) as noted on Treatment Plan.

*Services: medical psychiatric substance abuse individual family and group psychotherapy housing entitlement income maintenance social and leisure activities education and employment.

Objectives of services to ensure clients active participation in treatment maintenance of a stable residence in community development of ADL skills development of social support network and pursuit/obtainment of employment.

Coordinate Treatment and groups for clients.

When providing therapeutic/counseling/case management services arrives and/or participates on time as scheduled; is alert and responsive to client issues and behaviors.

Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.

Provide ongoing assessment of client*s mental illness symptoms and client*s response to treatment.

Provide ongoing assessment problem solving side-by-side services skill training supervision (ie assignments monitoring encouragement) and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.

Case Management referral to appropriate services.

Assess clients in crisis for at risk of harm to self or others as per procedure.

ADL skills and house chores to promote optimal independent functioning and stable housing.

Screening for substance abuse and orientation to IHH treatment options

Provide services in the areas of: assessment counseling treatment planning consultation client education and referral pertaining to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

Attends agency or supervisor required inservices.

Attends other agency inservices.

Participates in at least one course seminar or conference for improvement of job skills per year.

Attends agency CSS and IHH staff meetings as scheduled.

Attends Supervisory sessions as scheduled.

Prepares for supervision by completing tasks assigned and formulating questions.

Participates in direct contact with clients family and collateral contacts according to treatment goals. Minimum of 22 hours per week. with the primary focus on substance abuse interactions.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed.

Other information:

QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS:

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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Masters* degree in any Human Services field
required such as Social Work Rehabilitation or Agency Counseling with
three years* experience working with adults with serious mental illness plus
experience in assessment counseling crisis intervention and substance
abuse.

NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

CPR training within 90 days of
employment and maintain annually.

Physical examination and Mantoux test
annually.

Rhode Island Certification as a Chemical
Dependency Professional within two years of date of hire.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Ability to read analyze and interpret
professional journals and governmental regulations.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Ability to write reports and business
correspondence.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from groups of managers clients and customers.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Knowledge of and/or willingness to develop
computer literacy skills.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Ability to successfully complete all required
training and certifications.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Oral and written communication skills
including speech grammar spelling and legibility are at sufficient level
to ensure effective and appropriate communication.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Ability to add subtract multiply and divide
in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
either manually or by use of a calculator.

JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND
ABILITY:

Knowledge of
community resources.

Understanding
of mental health and chemical dependency issues.

Interpersonal
skills developed to a level which will allow the smooth cooperation at all
levels within the center.

Ability to successfully complete all required
training and certifications

Oral and written communication skills including speech
grammar spelling and legibility are at sufficient level to ensure effective
and appropriate communication.

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in
all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
either manually or by use of a calculator.

ETHICS

Uses
and accesses information in client*s health information record or about a
client only as necessary to actual duties and then only in accordance with
access levels assigned to this position by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from
time-to-time and in accordance with Gateway Healthcare Inc. policies rules
and procedures as adopted by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time-to-time.

Comply
with agency ethics and codes of conduct in all contacts with clients
co-workers and the community

Observe
all agency policies and procedures.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Gateway Healthcare Inc. USA:RI:Pawtucket

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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