Primary Therapist - OP

Recovery Centers of America • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

As an Outpatient Primary Therapist, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of
helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will
aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement evidence-based techniques
while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and
communities. You'll pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to
overcome the past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome
addiction.

If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of
America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!

Position Overview: The Outpatient Primary Therapist plans, directs and
coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in hospitals, substance
abuse facilities, or other institution. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and
to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and
person-centered practices

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required; licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.
• One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
• Knowledge of group, individual and family counseling

Nice To Haves

• licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
• Direct oversight of census within assigned area, including ensuring adequate leads and/or direction where appropriate.
• Ensures site meets census/budgetary requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level