Residential Detox Therapist
Residential Detox Therapist
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Job Title: Residential Detox Therapist
Supervisor: River Crossing Nursing Coordinator
Job Description: At our River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility the Therapist works with clients to identify issues related to drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The Therapist should also be able to work with clients families where necessary. A successful candidate for this role should have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy while remaining professional. The Therapist identifies issues related to drug and alcohol withdrawal and assists with planning the best course of treatment for the clients needs.
What were looking for:
- Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field with an internship/practicum.
- Experience in Withdrawal Management/Behavioral Health highly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a timesensitive confidential environment where there are continually changing priorities.
- Ability to relate warmly to clients and provide personcentered care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients client families referral sources and coworkers.
- Proficient writing skills to properly document and communicate in a timely manner.
- Proficient knowledge of DSM V.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment programs in Alabama.
- Experience preferred working with the seriously mentally ill.
- Effective planning skills to meet deadlines and work professionally.
- Knowledge of various clinical interventions to treat substance use disorders and mental illness.
What youll be doing:
- Plan manage and direct individual treatment of clients experiencing substance withdrawal symptoms.
- Provide consultation to individual(s) and group(s) regarding substance use disorders and mental health treatment.
- Provide psychosocial assessments and tailor treatment plans to best meet clients needs.
- Effectively lead group sessions cultivate strong communication listening and facilitation skills while also setting clear expectations and adapting to the groups dynamics.
- Provide Crisis Intervention and Resolution services as needed.
- Provide clinical documentation that is accurate timely and in accordance with all regulatory and applicable standards.
- Learn know and follow established program policies and procedures.
- Exhibit proper attitude and work ethic as established by Program Director and Center standards.
- Meet client treatment standards as defined by the Center.
- Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the Center and state and federal laws.
- Work closely with the Treatment Team.
- Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ensure clients comply with rules maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping assisting clients where necessary.
- Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
- Promote a positive work environment including positive relationships with clients and their families supervisors and coworkers.
- Attend staff meetings inservice meetings and trainings as required keeping current on all trainings/certifications.
- Report to work on time as scheduled remaining on shift until able to be relieved; correctly complete and submit timesheets and leave requests in a timely manner.
- Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assist in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problemsolvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
Employment Type
Full-Time
