Clinical Mental Health & Substance Abuse Therapist

PHOENIX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS SEEKING TO HIRE A  LICENSED THERAPIST TO ADD TO OUR DYNAMIC TEAM! 

Phoenix Behavioral Health, located in Ewing N.J, is dedicated to provide compassionate & equitable treatment to those struggling with Mental Health and substance use disorders that supports individuals in living their best life!  Are you passionate about helping individuals who struggle with Substance Abuse and Mental Health issues? Are you looking to join a dedicated team that promotes a healthy work culture? Do you aspire to grow in your own professional development and crave to be around likeminded individuals? Phoenix is currently seeking a licensed therapist to join their dynamic behavioral health team! 

Position Overview:

Oversee day to day patient care for identified case load (across SUD/MH outpatient service lines PHP, and IOP). Provide individual, group, and family therapy services, coordination of treatment, and referral source outreach. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, understand & utilize ASAM Dimensions and LOCUS Dimensions in assessments, and treatment planning. Familiar with NJSAMS process in N.J. Attend and actively participate in weekly treatment team meetings, weekly staff meetings, and other meetings or responsibilities as assigned. Strong clinical skills that include use of evidence based treatments and excellent clinical documentation skills. 

Performance Factors:
Relationships with Others: Conveys a professional attitude by demonstrating the ability to develop strong therapeutic engagement and rapport with patients,  collateral contacts, and colleagues. Advanced ability to identify the needs of clients and gain their confidence and cooperation in supporting obtaining their treatment goals. Has empathetic, respectful, and motivational approach which encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives. Is aware and utilizes evidence based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, problem solving therapy, harm reduction, 12 step program, and behavior activation. Ability to work independently and in a team approach. Has a strong passion for helping others. 

Communication and Contact:

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, colleagues, and other individuals inside and outside the company while maintaining client confidentiality. Demonstrates high professional and ethical standards while working within a team environment to support all clients served.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

Maintains a positive team approach and attitude towards program and client needs by demonstrating the ability to be flexible and adaptable to program and schedule changes. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and shift priorities and can easily welcome new organization initiatives. Displays advanced knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people to produce on-going recovery, being able to utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches to achieve the desired patient outcomes.

Professional Development:

Understands job responsibilities and adheres to policies, procedures, and protocols; expands knowledge and skills necessary for job; demonstrates self-awareness of and ability to work through attitudes that negatively affect performance, including personal reactivity. Prioritize time and tasks efficiently; distinguish between major and minor issues; develop logical and creative solutions to problems; and make effective decisions within the scope of their duties. Productively utilizes supervision; keep supervisor informed; adequately prepare for supervision. Open to feedback and incorporates feedback in daily performance that support organizational objectives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintains appointed continuous caseload (that modulates) by providing individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training (PHP, IOP services).
• Completes biopsychosocial intake assessments and appropriately determines level of care per the NJSAM or Phoenix Behavioral Health’s biopsychosocial other identified criteria.
• Completes NJSAM on MA SUD patients
• Monitors oversight of client’s substance use (addressing with client and in collateral documentation) by overseeing random drug screenings and addressing results with clients per policy & procedure.
• Collaboratively develops and updates an individualized treatment plan (within 72 hours of initial admit and then every 30 days for updates) with the individual that includes all identified problems, goals, and discharge planning.
• Defines all relevant community sources affecting care and treatment of the client (e.g. legal, family, outside providers.) and communicates with those sources to coordinate care and ensure continuity of car.
• Update referral sources, primary care doctor/other providers, and family members on patient progress, if/as approved by the individual in services. Ensures releases of information is obtained on and on file for each referent or family member.
• Utilizes and incorporates evidenced based practices and standardized screening tools into treatment to engage clients in services and facilitate progress in treatment. (CSRRS, PHQ 9, etc)
• Maintains client electronic health record with required documentation per company and regulatory requirements. Ensures documentation of group note, individual note, case management notes, are timely and updated in DAP format.
• Meets ongoing caseload requirements by ensuring strong patient engagement that supports daily billable service requirements.
• Provides ongoing coverage to groups or takes on additional assignments as needed.
• Completes scheduled or urgent assessments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Addictions, Psychology or related field.
• License to practice independently preferred (LPC, LCSW)
• LAC, LSW, LCADC desired.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a Substance Abuse and Mental Health setting serving culturally diverse populations.
• Advanced knowledge of the basic principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures involved in Substance Abuse treatment, including the biopsychosocial characteristics and manifestations of chemical dependency and/or mental illness. Familiar with ASAM Dimensions & LOCUS Dimensions as will as completing NJSAMS. 
• Ability to demonstrate competency in medical record documentation, specifically DAP group and individual notes to support utilization reviews.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the ASAM Criteria, DSM-V, and other standard screening and treatment related tools for placement and movement along the continuum of care.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks to meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal statues regarding confidentiality laws and applicable regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office 365 and Google platform.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits such as medical, dental and eyecare, generous paid time off, and 401 K Plan with matching employee contribution. 

Interested candidates please reply to this post and submit your resume for consideration!