Addiction & Recovery Therapist in Washington

North Star Behavioral Health Hospital is the premier behavioral health provider serving Alaska. Our intensive Holistic Treatment Program is dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation for substance abuse. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing direct and indirect client care by providing psychotherapeutic services to clients and families.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the facility’s treatment program and philosophy.
• Act as the primary liaison between the family and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuum of care functions.
• Collect and analyse data regarding the patient’s psychosocial history and current environment, identifying anticipated discharge needs.
• Ensure the psychosocial data is comprehensive, completed within a specified timeline, and reflects the medical necessity for treatment.
• Coordinate the development and review of the Master Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan updates.
• Provide individual therapy to patients, ensuring therapy interventions are directly related to treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Conduct group therapy sessions and manage group processes to maximise therapeutic benefits to patients.
• Establish rapport with families to effectively engage them in family treatment.
• Ensure individual, family, and group therapy documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate patient’s progress and readiness for discharge to members of the treatment team.

Total Rewards for our Clinical Therapist include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Free Lunch
• Licensure supervision
• Licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Alaska LCSW or LPC licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in providing psychotherapeutic services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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