Behavioral Health Therapist

Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides evaluation, education, intervention, treatment, and aftercare to individuals living with addiction or co-occurring issues (mental health issues and addiction).

All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Perform an integrated behavioral health assessment for substance use and mental health issues utilizing DSM 5 diagnoses and codes.
• Work with supervisory staff to recommend appropriate level of care.
• Provide counseling to persons living with addiction or co-occurring disorders in individual and group therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and conduct plan reviews in accordance with agency standards.
• Conduct educational groups on alcohol, drugs, co-occurring disorders, psychopharmacology, etc. as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Collect toxicology screenings.
• Maintain client records and other clinical and agency documentation.
• Report information to referral sources in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings, and supervisory sessions as assigned; ensure that clinical supervisory staff is informed of critical issues pertaining to client care.
• Maintain communication with other staff members and interact effectively as part of the treatment team, collaborating with medical personnel and psychiatric staff regarding client treatment.
• Make referrals within and outside of the agency in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in obtaining insurance authorizations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to document in an EHR.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Experience in co-occurring treatment.
• CPR/BLS certification.

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling or a related field (required).
  Experience working with co-occurring populations.
• Connecticut State License (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC) or provisional license (LPC‑A, LMSW, (L) MFT‑A).
• Three (3) years’ experience in Human Services.
• Cultural and ethnic sensitivity essential; experience working with diverse populations.

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting.

This employee must be able to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information, be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone, and have the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards, and hazardous materials. This employee must be able to travel as required to work with staff.