Therapist  

Job Description 

Reports to: Clinical Director 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Therapist assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse
problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include
individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention,
and education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or another licensure-eligible field of study
• Licensed in the state of Utah as one of the following: CSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT,
AMHC, CMHC
• Current CPR certification (can be obtained upon hire)
Preferred:
• At least one year working experience as a therapist/clinician in an in-patient recovery
center

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide weekly individual, group, and psychoeducation and family therapy interventions
  to assist patients in meeting treatment goals
  • Engage patients quickly and build strong rapport with clients
  • Evaluate and assess individualized needs for treatment
• Facilitate groups and contribute to group curriculum development
• Conduct relevant clinical assessments, create treatment plans, and ensure patient
  compliance and progress to treatment plan
•  Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment,
  drawing on social work experience and patient needs
• Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or
  supporting the client or patient
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status
•  Conduct Biopsychosocial assessments and suicide screenings and utilize additional
  assessment tools as clinically indicated
•  Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
•  Clinical documentation
  • Document notes and other patient information effectively to support patients’
    current level of care
  • Complete weekly updates evaluating treatment goals
  •  Complete clinical progress notes within 24 hours after each session
• Manage aftercare plans and discharge planning
  • Collaborate with case manager to establish aftercare plans
  • Facilitate effective discharge planning to ensure patient success after treatment
• Collaborate with family and referral sources
  • Work effectively with families and referral sources to create a system of care
• Fully licensed individuals, meeting requirements may provide licensure supervision
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,
  personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and
  the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
  rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, and guidance
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, problem solve, and resolve conflicts for
  individuals and groups
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
  solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation
  when learning or teaching new things

I have read, understood and agree to the assigned duties as allocated above. I feel that I am
competent in the job duties described above.