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Center for Life Management Therapist (developmental disabilities and substance use disorders), Adult Department in Derry, New Hampshire

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Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 18+ who experience severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. The Adult Therapist provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and crisis management. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. This is a hybrid position, living locally within our facility is required to be able to serve our community.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

  • Provide individual diagnostic assessment to determine client’s strengths, needs, resources, and objectives;

  • Formulate treatment plans specifying presenting problems, objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes;

  • Complete assessments for eligibility determination for State funded services;

  • Provide individual and group therapy in the office and/or remote via telehealth;

  • Provide crisis management and intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;

  • Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care;

  • Provide timely documentation on each service delivered;

  • Provide set hours of billable service each week (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation);

  • Engage in appropriate consultation meetings and committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;

  • Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;

  • Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;

  • Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;

  • Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;

  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications and Skills

  • Master’s degree in mental health field required (social work, clinical mental health counseling);

  • LCMHC or LICSW preferred;

  • Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred;

  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations;

  • Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;

  • Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;

  • Ability to navigate an electronic health record;

  • Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;

  • Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;

  • Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions

    A majority of the work will be in the office and/or remote via telehealth. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.

    Benefits

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)

  • Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment

  • Life Insurance paid by company

  • Short and Long Term Disability paid by company

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports

  • Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role

  • Scholarship for professional advancement

  • Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions

  • On the job training and continuing education opportunities

  • Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth

  • Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

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