Therapist

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct initial evaluation and client intake interviews; assess client’s presenting problems and formulate diagnosis.
• Develop, implement and modify, as necessary, client treatment plans.
• Carry out case management services related to client’s treatment.
• Maintain an active caseload, providing individual, group, family, marital, child, and adjunctive therapies as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assure procurement of additional services as needed.
• Provide crisis management for clients, including hospital and jail consults; make recommendations for interventions as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise.
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Serve as a resource person to Center and community in area(s) of expertise, including presenting to classes, speaking engagements and agency consultation.
• Maintain client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships and professional stature.
• Monitor caseload to assure compliance for third-party payors, including chart review, completing prior request and pre-certification.
• Complete Hoosier Assurance Plan (HAP) training as required and pass all vignettes.
• Complete all Hoosier Assurance Plan (HAP) assessments and paperwork as require.
• Licensed staff assist in provision of clinical supervision of assigned staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Perform the above listed duties with or without accommodations.

• Master’s/Doctoral degree in mental health field.
• Licensed in the State of Indiana preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in community-based mental health care.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment planning of chemically dependent clients, including obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the dependence.
• Knowledge of the natural history of dependence and the relevant biological and socio-cultural factors.
• Understanding and knowledge of the range of treatment needed and appropriate utilization of available treatment resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• CADAC-level ICAADA certification or NCACII certification or eligible for NCAC II preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing required.
• Light to moderate typing/data entry required.
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, stand, reach, bend, climb and/or lift.

The outreach offices are located away from the Main Center, leaving safety considerations and crisis control the responsibility of staff. Work is normally performed in comfortable physical environment under numerous mental demands and emotional stress involving working with people who are often distraught and unpredictable, requiring decision relative to dangerousness, suicide potential, competency, reality contact, etc.

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.
• Completion of Total Quality Management training
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
• Satisfactory completion of an Indiana Department of Child Services criminal fingerprinting background check at the time of hire and every four years (or at contract renewal when applicable) for any employee that has direct contact on a regular and continuing basis with DCS and IVB clients.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principle job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

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