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Red Rock Behavioral Health
Licensed Therapist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$45,283 / year median in Nevada
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Therapist Red Rock Behavioral Health - 3.9 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Part-time $35 - $45 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Group therapy Master's degree First Aid Certification Client services Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The primary goal of the Therapist is to assist those struggling with interpersonal/relationship issues and develop a humanistic and empathetic approach to promote trust, growth, and recovery. The Therapist demonstrates a mastery in the scope of practice that is evidenced by measurable performance evaluations of direct client services and written documentation skills on the following, but are not limited to; substance abuse/relapse, coping with difficult life changes, developing and maintaining relationships, family conflicts, grief and loss, self-esteem, impulse control, gambling, loneliness, depression and anxiety, and understanding of process and behavior addiction.QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age
- Possess a valid license to practice
- Must have a completed TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a Master's Degree.
- Experience with trauma and eating disorders.
- Experience in a substance abuse and dual diagnosis residential treatment facility.
- CBT and evidence based experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in monthly consultation/peer group supervision, at minimum.
- Therapists are to attend weekly clinical program meetings and ongoing/continuous educational training on documentation to medical necessity. This will include mastery of ASAM criteria based on insurance based medical necessity criteria for all levels of care in the continuum of care provided in the agency.
- Daily contact per work days assigned as well as weekly interdisciplinary treatment team attendance to collaborate with all members of staff to provide continuity of care.
- Responds to all social service needs, requests by physicians, legal issues, and family needs.