Outpatient Primary Therapist

• Virtual RCA
• Recovery Centers of America Management Company
• 2.8 Saint Charles, IL Job Details $62,000
• $82,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Spreadsheets Desktop applications Productivity software

Full Job Description Position Overview:

The Virtual Outpatient Therapist inspires, teaches and motivates clients to achieve meaningful recovery by leading technology-enabled group and individual therapy and psychoeducation IOP sessions. Utilizing evidence-based, trauma informed and person-centered practices, and helping clients access appropriate ancillary support services, the Virtual Outpatient Therapist helps RCA clients to develop tools that support their recovery journey.

Specific Responsibilities:

Completes intake Biopsychosocial Assessments, including all electronic forms required by RCA, MDPH and/or third-party payors Evaluates clients' mental and physical health, addiction severity, and/or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment and articulates clinical rationale for recommended level of care Works with clients to develop realistic and time limited treatment goals. Completes treatment plans within required timeframe within IOP level of care. Reviews and recommends treatment options with clients, including their families, if willing Utilizes recognized therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, 12-Step, psychoanalytic, motivational interviewing, and stages of change Performs individual, group, couples and family therapy and education sessions Is familiar with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and has the ability to objectively discuss options with clients Documents all work in the RCA Electronic Health Record, Avatar. Performs basic case management tasks when necessary. Refer clients to outside resources, services and support groups Performs Utilization Review tasks with third party payors if necessary Assigns Urine Drug Screens and breathalyzer if necessary Helps clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior Works with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery Teaches families about addiction or behavior disorders and helps them develop strategies to cope with those problems Performs any other job-related duties as assigned. Remote Requirements Ensuring a world-class therapeutic experience for our clients is critical. For this reason, we require our Remote Outpatient Therapists to: Have quiet, private and professional workspace without disruptions. Have HIPPA compliant WiFi network with adequate bandwidth for live streaming video and audio. Participate in onsite orientation and check-ins. Participate in twice weekly video supervisions. Participate in regular group check-ins.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in social work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related human services field required. Appropriate state licensure required (LCPC or LCSW). Strong preference for licensure in

IL, ID, NE, SD, WY.

Must have multi state or compact licensure or willingness to obtain licensure in states where RCA operates virtual IOP. Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations preferred. Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure. Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the clinical interventions. Understands need for and always maintains appropriate confidentiality when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts. Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources. Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients. RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.

• A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location.

Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. EEOC Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #

THERA Compensation:

62,000

• $82,000 Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt.

, HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.