THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT
West Allis, WI 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description
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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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