Therapist (LPATA or LPAT licensed) Addictions
 Seven Counties | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Kentucky, Louisville | |
 Aug 04, 2025 | |
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Job Description: Preferably, the candidate will possess an LPAT or LPATA licensure from the appropriate KY Board of Licensure. Position works weekends ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION
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Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Knowledge of normal growth and development and of culture/ethnicity relevant to age groups/populations servedUse results of assessments, reassessments, including client strengths and preferences, to construct a case conceptualizationApply DSM 5 criteria to diagnose mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disordersIf substance use disorder is primary, assesses the readiness of client for treatment via stage of changeUtilize case conceptualization and problem areas to guide development and collaboration with clients to build individualized Treatment PlansUtilize EBPs and clinical techniques in sessionsMeasures client progress towards Treatment Plan goals and objectives throughout treatment courseAssess and manage client risk and additional adjunctive services with appropriate and congruent interventions and collaborationAssess client's measurable progress towards goals/minimum discharge criteria and discharging client when they have met minimum discharge criteriaUtilize Treatment Team and supervision to address client case conference needsManages client caseload and services to maximize direct care client time and reach expected productivity targetsUnderstand role of OTRs to appropriately represent client need for services required for authorization ADDICTIONS / SUBSTANCE ABUSE Knowledge about substance use disorder behaviors and treatment protocolsUnderstanding and utilizing 12 step recovery in MATKnowledge of signs/symptoms of psychoactive substance toxicity intoxication and withdrawal symptoms Time Type: Full timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.
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