Primary Therapist
Company: Hanley Center Foundation Inc
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: October 21, 2024
Job Description:
Hanley Foundation, a West Palm Beach-based non-profit
organization that aims to eliminate addiction through prevention,
treatment, advocacy, and recovery support, seeks Primary Therapists
to join our growing team at our state-of-the-art substance
use/mental health treatment facility in sunny West Palm Beach,
Florida. The Primary Therapist will provide individual, family, and
group therapy, crisis intervention, and consultation services. In
this role, you will collaborate with other staff members to ensure
patients receive the best care possible. If you have a passion for
helping others and experience treating substance use and mental
health disorders with individual and group therapy, we want to hear
from you!This position requires employees to work one of the
following schedules; Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday,
including one late shift from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.Duties &
Responsibilities for a Primary Therapist:
- Provide therapy under the direction of the direct
supervisor.
- Coordinate alcohol and drug use treatment services with the
direct supervisor
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to treat a
variety of mental health conditions and substance use
disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations that include
social histories and other required treatment documentation.
- Provide and communicate aftercare recommendations to patients,
family members, and the Continuum of Care department.
- Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the
patients, the parents, or the patient's managing conservator
weekly.
- Coordinate with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency of
treatment.
- Conduct intakes and screenings on potential patients.
- Develop patient's treatment plans.
- Create discharge summaries and aftercare recommendations.
- Facilitate groups and lectures for patients.
- Conduct individual therapy sessions weekly for patients on
caseload.
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled and as needed.
- Report all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect following all
state standards and accrediting bodies.
- Ensure that records are accurate and timely, following Hanley
Foundation policies, and are available for audits.
- Protect patient's rights.
- Uphold Hanley Foundation Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain patient/potential patient confidentiality per Hanley
Policy.
- Complete UR and insurance reviews for their caseload.
- Complete Marchman Act assessments and all related requirements
(court appearances, report write-up, etc).
- Be part of the on-call rotation
team.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
- Experience with evidence-based treatment approaches for mental
health and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge, experience, and competence in the specific areas of
adult treatment, adult co-morbid complications, and family systems
theory.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration
skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to cultural competency and providing therapy
services to a diverse patient population.
- Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft products and
network components.Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field,
focusing on mental health and substance use disorders.
- Florida State license to practice as a therapist (LCSW, LMHC,
LMFT) -
- At least one (1) year of experience working in a substance use
treatment facility.
- At least one (1) year years of experience providing clinical
services to individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Work experience in a 12-step immersion program is
preferred.
- If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is
required.Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
- Life Insurance (employer-paid)
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
- Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3
years)
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
- Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account MatchingHanley
Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. After receiving a
conditional offer of employment, job applicants are required to
undergo drug screening.Company Website:
www.hanleyfoundation.org
Compensation details: 65000-80000 Yearly Salary
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