TRI-CAP

POSITION DESCRIPTION

THERAPIST

Position Summary:

The Therapist provides direct clinical services to residents of TRI-CAP. Services include individual and group counseling. The Therapist utilizes a person centered approach, using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to assist the client. Many clients of the residential correctional facility have a substance use diagnosis along with a co-occurring mental health condition. Therapist should possess the ability to help clients identify psychosocial stressors, coping skills, healthy decision making, personal triggers, identify supports, and understand substance use. The Therapist may occasionally assist with providing psychosocial assessment and treatment planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate an ability to engage clients in the therapy process, assist with identifying their goals for treatment and successfully support them with obtaining their treatment goals in appropriate time frames.

2. Facilitate group counseling services, such as trauma recovery, relapse prevention, stages of change, mindfulness, mental health 101, early recovery skills, seeking safety, stress management, etc.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial assessments including interviewing, review of assessment measurements, and appropriately diagnosing.

4. Create person centered treatment plans by helping clients to define their goals and objectives for treatment in TRI-CAP services.

5. Keep current with new developments, techniques in the field of substance abuse and mental health through professional readings, attending courses and seminars.

6. Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.

7. Complete a termination summary, provide follow up referrals and conduct therapy aftercare planning.

8. Be available for clients in case of an emergency.

9. Comply with agency policies and procedures.

Required Abilities and Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling. Valid and current LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC.

2. Training and/or experience in co-occurring disorders.

3. Ability to work well with others of varying education and skill level.

4. Ability to work with diverse clientele and cultural backgrounds.

5. Possession of substance use credentialing (CAADC) or interest in entering into a developmental plan for credentialing in SUD.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LLMSW LMSW LPC (Required)

Work Location: In person