Therapist-Substance Use Disorder

The Substance Use Disorder Therapist is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our adolescent and adult patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Substance Use Disorder Therapist will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs of patients related to their diagnosis.

Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Engage patients and families in active care planning to focus on patients' behavioral, clinical, social, and environmental concerns and needs.
• Apply social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self in social work practice, including assessment, planning, intervention, counseling, evaluation, and case.
• Conduct clinical or psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of another experienced and credentialed behavioral health professional, including individual, family, and group methodologies.
• Assess the patient's knowledge of their behavioral health condition and provide education and self-management support based on their preferences.
• Provide direct care management to a high-risk population and provide clinical consultation to other care team members.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improve accessibility for patients and providers, and link patients with the appropriate support services.
• Provide collaborative documentation for service delivery, including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing, and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
• Promote positive inter-department cooperation and participate in appropriate committees or task forces.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Patient Satisfaction

• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Take responsibility for helping the patient.

Teamwork

• Assist in the orientation/training of new members of the care team.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow members of the care team.
• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within CCWV.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Productivity/ Efficiency

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Organize job functions and work areas to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.

Adherence To Departmental Policies

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures.
• Comply with the CCWV's infection control policies and procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is performed in a professional medical office setting.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing, telephone, and computer work.
• The job requires standing, walking, hearing, reaching, talking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for their own transportation.

Great Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan
• Discounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and family.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Education/Training/Experience

• Master degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program.
• Licensed by the State Board of Social Work.
• Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care