Primary Therapist
Location: Nunnelly Tennessee
Description: Recovery Ranch is at present recruited Primary Therapist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Overview:
The Ranch...
A cool, clear river winds through the beautiful rolling hills of a 2,000 acre working horse and cattle ranch in Nunnelly, Tennessee. For those meeting the challenges of addictive and compulsive behaviors, The Ranch is a path to hope and healing.
Our small resident population ensures highly individualized care while providing the community necessary for personal growth and group support. It is our commitment to foster an atmosphere of respect, love and hope that encourages and models the joy of recovery.
The Ranch is seeking a qualified! and experienced
Primary Therapist
to work w! ith male clients at our amazing Residential facility.
The Ranch offers to eligible employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days; as well as 401k options after 90 days of employment. The Ranch has 4 events annually for staff and family members . As part of the Ranch benefits we offer two weeks paid vacation and six sick days annually as well as 6 paid holidays.
Responsibilities:
Provides therapy services for individuals assigned to caseload including:
Provides therapy services based in the application of integrative treatment modalities of psychiatric and/or addictive disorders
Demonstrates an understanding of the medical and physiological aspects of eating disorders, as well as relevant aspects of the nutrition/dietetics and weight management for male clients
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles and traditions of 12 Step recovery and the application of step work and specific psy! cho education with a focus on chemical dependency addiction, eating disorders, sexual addiction and other addictive disorders and recovery
Treatment plan development and revision, including recommendations for the most appropriate continuing care plan, throughout the continuum of care, in accordance with established policies and procedures, job description, and scope of licensure/professional practice
Demonstrates ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a manner that assists the team in achieving positive results. Collaboratively develops and updates an individualized treatment plan with the client that includes targeted discharge date and plan.
Collaborates effectively with the eating disorder program medical consultant, dietitian consultant, the Ranch nutritionist and dietician, the sexual addiction consultant and the program residential assistants when an assigned client is being assessed for or has been diagnosed with a! n eating disorder and/or sexual addiction
collaborate with the! continuing care coordinator and identifies all relevant community sources affecting care and treatment of the client (e.g. family, attorney, support system, case manager, etc) and includes appropriate conjoint therapy plans, as well as a thorough continuing care plan
With written client permission, provides updates and referral sources on client progress
Coordinates with the Case Manager to participate in the formulation of a comprehensive discharge plan to ensure a seamless community reintegration and/or when the transfer to another level of treatment indicated
Maintains appointed continuous caseload of actively engaged individuals
Collaborates with clients, families, treatment team members, referral sources, managed care organizations, etc. to develop individualized plans of care for clients and their families. Includes conjoint therapy
Practices in a manner that is consistent with legal and ethical standards as delineated by ! the organization, licensure board standards and local, state and federal law
Documents in accordance with content requirements, clinical assessments and care in a comprehensive, clinically pertinent and complete manner, including meeting timeframes.
Is responsive and assimilates performance feedback as directed by management personnel
Demonstrates self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed
Demonstrates knowledge of the interface between clinical, utilization review and financial processes
Professionally and ethically relates clients and peers at all times
participates in weekly clinical staff meetings and administrative meetings
participates in mandatory training and provides documentation of annual clinical trainings completed as a part of clinical licensure requirements
Cross trains and supports other departments and employees as needed or requested by supervisor
Self-directed ! to provide support to colleagues as workflow allows
Performs o! ther duties as assigned, including the monitoring and inspecting of the residential facility and effectively represents the Ranch with a variety of external customers
Qualifications:
General Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues
Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations
Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting
Demonstrates good orga! nizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and to work independently
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills
Education/Experience
Addiction credentialed/eligible with five years experience or has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field and three years of experience or has a Master’s degree or a Ph.D. in the stated fields of practice and one year of experience.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Recovery Ranch.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:03:23 GMT