Lead Therapist (53008)

Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for the adolescent . Conducts admissions for consumers referred from outside agencies. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct admission and Biopsychosocial assessments using standardized Biopsychosocial assessment designated by the Managing Entity (ME).
• Prepare and review Interpretive Summaries to ensure they are based on information obtained from the assessment
• Develop Wellness and Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer
• Conduct monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Reviews with the consumer
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Administer verbal reprimands and learning experiences to consumers according to agency's policies and procedures
• Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family
• Prepare Discharge Summaries, as needed.
• Write monthly Progress Reports regarding assigned consumers for courts, probation departments, Department of Corrections, and employers as necessary
• Consult with Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator before the termination of a consumer from treatment
• Provide referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed
• Provide in-home/on-site individual therapy, as needed.
• Provide in-home/on-site group therapy, as needed.
• Provides therapy to additional populations, as needed.
• Facilitates case conference
• Provide specialized staff development and training.
• Ensures staff receives appropriate supervision and required training on evidence based model and WestCare’s clinical data system.
• Assigns primary therapist with all intakes for consumers participating in program.
• Provides direct clinical and treatment supervision in coordination with Clinical Director.
• Arranges for staff development, and training in coordination with Program Director.
• Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides specialized leadership under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Generates monthly staff production reports.
• Receives schedules and monitors the intake process of all referrals from outside agencies.
• Maintains relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
• Provides administrative leadership and supervision for Adolescent/Adult outpatient services.
• Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for transfers within and discharges from the program.
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.