Primary Therapist

We are currently seeking a Primary Therapist to join our dynamic team! The Right Step Houston offers multiple levels of care to give clients a solid foundation for recovery. From detox to residential treatment and beyond, clients can benefit from numerous therapeutic approaches grounded in 12-Step principles. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, psychiatrists, licensed clinicians, and other addiction and mental health professionals works together to guide patients on their path to sobriety. The Primary Therapist provides individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and their families. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides clinical services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and families. Provides oversight of residential facilities. Provides clinical consultation for clients and their families, and referents upon request. Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical discharge summaries. Works closely with clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology or other counseling-related field required. LPC, LCSW or LMFT and clinical qualifications or intern status licensure required. Three (3) years' experience in social work or related field. Experience working with addictions and/or mental health. Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues. Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations. Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently. Proficient computer skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Expressive or training in Therapies preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment. As a Culturally Competent workplace, we have standardized diversity, inclusivity, and equity as a foundational workplace principle. We want every team member to have a sense of agency and belonging. The rich and unique backgrounds, beliefs, customs, experiences, and stories of our workforce are the key ingredients to our recipe for providing best-in-class care to our patients. When patients see themselves reflected in our workforce, they too have a sense of agency and belonging. Next, we are a Recovery Ready Workplace. We encourage and invite individuals who have shared experiences with our patients to seek employment. PBH has protocols and practices in place to ensure their personal recovery is not compromised as a team member. We are committed to ensuring we support employees who experience setbacks in their personal recovery journeys. PBH recognizes we are in the business of second chances and extends that opportunity to all. PBH offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: a competitive wage, health coverage, disability insurance, education reimbursement, 401K, and much more!

Created: 2024-11-04