Lead Therapist (53008)

DescriptionPosition Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for the adolescent . Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to program.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME).
Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment
Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer
Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer
Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures
Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family
Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.
Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary
Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator before the termination of a consumer from treatment
Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed
Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed.
Provide in-home/on-site group therapy, as needed.
Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed.
Facilitates case conference
Provide specialized staff development and training.
Ensures staff receives appropriate supervision and required training on evidence based model and WestCare’s clinical data system.
Assigns primary therapist with all intakes for consumers participating in program.
Provides direct clinical and treatment supervision in coordination with Clinical Director.
Arranges for staff development, and training in coordination with Program Director.
Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides specialized leadership under the supervision of the Program Director.
Generates monthly staff production reports.
Receives schedules and monitors the intake process of all referrals from outside agencies.
Maintains relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
Provides administrative leadership and supervision for Adolescent/Adult outpatient services.
Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the program.
Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Participate in performance improvement activities
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is required at time of hire

Education:

Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred
Bilingual is preferred.
Must have reliable means of transportation
Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County
Maintains confidential files and records.
The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission
The ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses
The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan
The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas
Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.
The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning
Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care
Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed:

SMQ10
PCL-5
ASAM
Confidence Questionnaire
Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist
Overdose screening
Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome
GPRA
Locus

The ability to provide Wellness and Recovery Planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family
The ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making
The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma
Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma
Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed
The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available
The ability to write assessments, Wellness and Recovery Plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other consumer related data as evidenced through the clinical records
Knowledge and application of developmental theories
Knowledge and applic