Addictions Therapist II at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Job Description:

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 10-35725

Hours Per Week 40

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Location: Hammonton

Weekends Required? No


Description

Reports To: Operational: Senior Therapist

Clinical Supervisor: LCADC

Training: CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer, Zero Suicide, Annual, Safety, six (6) hours in discipline, Effective 1/21 BLS Required existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED, will be required to renew with BLS, all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.

Career Development: Therapist ® Senior Therapist ® Director

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director and clinical supervision of a LCADC, the Therapist will provide addiction services including, but not limited, assessment, group, individual, and family sessions and other modalities to clients and their families according to demonstrated competence. In addition, this position is responsible for clinical program development and deployment and developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external referral sources and funding agencies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing bio psychosocial assessments and preparing a comprehensive treatment plan for each client including a NJSAMS
• Basic case knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned.
• Assesses client for an Initial Treatment Plan and appropriately re-assesses the client's needs throughout treatment
• Completes Master Treatment Plans that are behaviorally specific and with goals and objectives that are related to client problem areas. All Master Treatment Plans indicate level of client/family involvement Provides competent individual, family, couples, group psychotherapy and substance abuse therapy.
• Provides other therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence, as required.
• Provides competent crisis intervention.
• Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides clinical guidance and appropriate interaction with external providers.
• Documents all client interactions, including all sessions with clients, families, significant others, etc. within established time frames.
• Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major clinical issues and changes in mental health status.
• Writes in a professional and competent manner.
• Valid NJ Driver's License
• Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
• Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department

Minimal Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in behavioral health with valid NJ LPC or NJ LCSW licensure required.
• Experience: Two (2) years in behavioral health setting with addiction counseling experience.
• Training:
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional years' experience in behavioral health setting. CADC or LCADC preferred

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in

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