Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field., Valid NJ Clinical License required., Experience with outpatient therapy preferred., Competency in recognizing clients' unique needs and behaviors..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and participate in therapeutic groups and activities.

Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.

Coordinate discharge planning and manage referrals.

Provide clinical consultation and support to staff.

Job description

Primary Therapist

About Us

Guardian Virtual is the new virtual platform for Guardian Recovery Network, a nationally accredited substance use disorder primary treatment provider. Our mission is to restore the lives of all those suffering with substance use disorders. Long term, our aim is to lead the way in ethical standards, successful outcomes, and client-centric care. We have a caring and inviting work environment with ample opportunities for growth during our expansion.

Join Our Team

As a Primary Therapist in our treatment center, you will be providing assistance to individuals with varying levels of substance addictions and mental health disorders. Your role is to provide high-quality care using evidence-based modalities to help clients heal and recover. The Primary Therapist is responsible for performing client care, provide group therapy, treatment planning, and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements:

A valid NJ Clinical License
Must be able to demonstrate competency in recognizing the unique needs and behavior of clients
Licensure in a mental health discipline preferred
Master's degree
Experience with OP therapy preferred

Primary Therapist Responsibilities

Participates in and leads therapeutic groups and activities and functions as an active member of the team
Demonstrates clinical treatment in compliance with JCAHO standards
Recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of the clients
Assists in preparation of utilization review monthly reports
Provides assessments with empathy and concern for clients and arrives at accurate diagnoses by the end of the evaluation session and updates when new information and clinical status warrant
Provides clinical consultation and guidance to staff consistent with their needs
Assists program supervisor to perform chart reviews
Takes a lead role in the coordination and assessment of all intakes and referrals to assigned programs
Acts as liaison with all referral sources, and community-based services

Pay: $40-60/hour

Schedule: Part-time, evening IOP

Location: New Jersey

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