Individual Virtual Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas Addiction Center

• Plano, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Bachelor's, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $86000.00Commission, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day (First Shift), POSITION PURPOSE: The Individual Virtual Therapist is responsible for performing clinical client care. The Individual Virtual Therapist will provide individual and group therapy as ordered by the Adult Clinical Lead. The Individual Virtual Therapist collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan.Qualifications: ON-SITE position (Dallas Addiction Center)
• Virtual IOP Therapist (could eventually transition to remote work M-W down the road) Morning or Evening schedule VIOP M-W, Help in office on Thursdays and Fridays. Group facilitation from 9am-12pm. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field required EXPERIENCE: Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ experience with diagnoses clients in an outpatient setting. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline. Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards. Federal and State Regulations. Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding: Client Confidentiality Drug-Free Workplace Workplace Violence Prevention Corporate Integrity & Compliance SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION Demonstrate knowledge of mental health disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, and addictions and utilize knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements. Complete timely and accurate documentation daily. Conduct process groups for clients and other groups as assigned. Ability to work as a team member, displaying maturity and objectivity under stress. Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Perform in a professional manner and model positive coping skills. Report abuses of clients’ rights immediately. Participate in obtaining the client’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and release of information, as appropriate. Act decisively and effectively in managing staff and clients during emergencies. Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings. Share pertinent information with the team as needed. Evaluate the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the milieu. Perform individual therapy with client/family. Document the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record. Recognize, respond to, and assist in crisis situations and provide intervention as necessary. Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled. Adhere to policies and procedures. Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the program’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. May access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need-to-know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other program operations. Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the program’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor. Perform other capacities as needed