Responsibilities

Granite Hills Hospital, the Addictions Division of UHS, Inc. At each facility, we focus on patient-centered care and an individualized approach, upholding a high standard of innovative treatment and compassionate attention to each patient's needs. We are committed to providing evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders through clinical services, education and research. Our purpose is to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. Everything we do is designed to support recovery in a comprehensive way, addressing the needs of the whole person-physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We provide the foundation, you build the life.

Granite Hills Hospital - Outpatient Center is currently seeking a Full Time Therapist Responsible for all aspects of client care and therapy in Outpatient Services.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions with Intensive Outpatient Program IOP clients.
• Responsible for updating referents.
• Administers and evaluates urine analysis.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings regarding each client and gives recommendations.
• Conducts aftercare groups once per week at the IOP.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to inspire client confidence in the FRN Staff and the FRN Model of Treatment.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate through conduct and communications the stability required to effectively assist patients and their family members.
• Working knowledge of 12-step program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, professionalism, tact and diplomacy.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
• Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• A current, valid driver's license is required for frequent business travel between locations.

Education and Experience
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Licensure preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in mental health or substance abuse field required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Position requires a great deal of work on the computer requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Minimal overnight travel required.
• Due to the 24/7 operational demands, must typically be available after normal working hours and on holidays to manage emergencies that may arise.

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