Therapist

Job Description

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus (paid $500 at 90 days; $500 at 9 months; $1,000 at one year. *Bonus based on full-time hours worked)*

**Provisionally licensed clinicians are able to obtain hours needed towards full licensure at a faster pace due to NOVA TC being a residential treatment facility*

The Therapist will work with adolescents, ages 13-18, in NOVA TC’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). The Therapist provides therapy, counseling and re-socialization skill training for the treatment of individuals displaying a variety of addictive and personality/behavioral disorders and using the techniques of the Treatment Community treatment model.

*Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

* Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP), with a preference being for co-licensure as a Nebraska State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC).
* Minimum of two years clinical experience.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to deal with stressful/ crisis situations.
* Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
* Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
* Knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of chemical dependency on human behavior.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, program members and appropriate community agencies, and to function in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Knowledge of the dynamics of a Therapeutic Community.
* Ability to effectively use individual, family and group counseling skills.
* Ability to identify and effectively resolve individual treatment issues with program members.
* Ability to administer, score and interpret objective testing instruments related to the assessment of addiction.
* Knowledge of the ASAM-PPC Dimensional Criteria and its application to continued treatment, discharge planning, and decision to discharge.
* Acquire and maintain on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Service’s Preferred Provider listing.
* Valid driver’s license that meets agency standards, and ability to meet transportation needs of agency.

*Major Responsibilities*

* Plan and implement a therapeutic environment that fulfills the physical, emotional, social, and behavioral needs of the program members.
* Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with program members.
* Maintain accurate clinical records that document program member service needs to include treatment planning, treatment progression utilizing agency format and adherence to all standards for clinical recording.
* Facilitate individual sessions to occur twice weekly, family sessions on a weekly basis, and group therapy sessions as indicated by the Clinical Director, Youth Services.
* Evaluate program member functioning, including drug taking behavior, social and psychological adjustment, and vocational/educational skills to determine the service needs of the program member.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan that delineates the goals, objectives, methods, and criteria for treatment.
* Intervene and de-escalate volatile situations including physical aggression and property destruction utilizing NOVA TC’s Crisis Intervention Policy and techniques as taught through the Crisis Prevention Institute if needed.
* Be on call for crisis situations.
* Assist with the compliance of all applicable Federal, State, local, and agency regulatory laws, standards and policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:
* Omaha, NE 68152 (Required)

Work Location: In person