Clinical Therapist

CLINICAL THERAPIST 

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist provides counseling and therapy services to client with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. 

The Clinical Therapist conducts individual and group therapy under the structured framework of state and federal law, the counseling and/or social work code of ethics, SFRC/FCDRC policies and procedures. 

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for creating and maintaining a trauma informed, client centered, therapeutic and safe environment for clients and staff. The Clinical Therapist is expected to work with SFRC/FCDRC leadership and staff to develop, promote, and maintain cultural proficiency throughout the organization. 

REPORTING:

Clinical Supervisor 

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical services to Individuals including children and youth, couples, and families 
• Participate in Group and Individual Supervision as scheduled and needed 
• Work with Supervisor on Supervision Plan 
• Attend all mandatory/required trainings 
• Use Evidence Based Practice modalities according to fidelity, and work with Supervisor on learning and professional development related to Evidence Based Practices 
• Ensure personal professional records and documents are in good order and standing 
• Work with Supervisor to ensure program productivity standards are met 
• Get training in and utilize the electronic health record and other organizational record keeping systems 
• Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with required time frames 
• Ensure all CARF, Federal, State, and organizational standards of care are being met and exceeded 
• Work with Supervisor to evaluate clinical programing and treatment outcomes, assist in research, trials, new clinical intervention roll outs, and administrative changes 
• Utilize and adhere to a holistic, trauma informed, and client centered treatment philosophy to support recovery-based health 
• Respond to client emergencies following policies and procedures and in accordance with training provided 
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with referral sources and other agencies 
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive client care 
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal las, the counseling and social work code of ethics, and organizational policy and procedure 
• Attend all mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings 
• Perform other duties as required by your Supervisor 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

1. Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with BHSD Standards and requirements for the use of computerized client assessment, data systems, etc. 
2. Maintain a current, valid NM Driver’s License.  Must also have and maintain a clean driving record and auto insurance  
3. Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural preferred
    

Education and Experience: 

1. Current New Mexico Board licensure as LSAA, LADAC, LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LMFT, 
2. Experience working with clients with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders, providing individual and group psychotherapy