Job Description

Independently Licensed Clinical Therapist

Unique Opportunity to Work with Firefighters!

Build a career that rebuilds lives; it's what we do.

Commuter stipend for FT Clinicians, up to $400/month!

Salary Ranges: $79,040 - $89,400

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri with an occasional weekend day rotation every 4-6 wks. 

Fire Fighters and Paramedics stand ready to help us in our most difficult times. When we are most scared and most in danger, they are the ones who bring us to safety--physically and emotionally. Sometimes, our Fire Fighters and Paramedics need help. The work they do can be traumatic. That is why the International Association of Fire Fighters partnered with Advanced Recovery Systems: for a place that will provide care and treatment for substance abuse, PTSD, and other co-occurring behavioral health issues. Will you answer the call to help them? This is an International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members struggling with addiction, PTSD, and other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a haven for members to talk with others who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men, women, and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Perfect location if your seeking work in Southern Maryland area: Charles County or Calvert County, Waldorf, White Plains, La Plata, St. Leonard, or California, MD. 

The on-site Clinical Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The clinician will be responsible for the patient caseload and provide group, individual, and family therapy. The clinician will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. The clinician will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Clinician has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source, and other service providers as needed.

Working Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri with an occasional weekend day (1) rotation every 4-6 wks. Employees work with the Clinical Director to determine the schedule. 

Core Job Duties

• Provides excellent individual, family, and group therapy to assigned patients following the program curriculum provided by Clinical
• Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Integrated Summary
  • Comprehensive Problem List
  • Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates
  • Individual, family, and group therapy session notes
  • Discharge summary

• Effectively uses therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and complete
• Effectively prepares patient for maintaining sobriety post
• Maintain referent contact weekly or as required by Clinical Director.
• Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, and Substance Use Disorders
• Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes

Other Required Tasks:

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients
• Communicates significant patient developments to the supervisor
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff
• Performs other tasks as assigned

• Master's Degree preferred with appropriate licensure/certification as per State regulations
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in the mental health field (additional training may substitute for one year)
• Experienced providing  1:1 therapeutic clinical experience including treatment planning/review and/or SOAP/Dap notes
• Experienced facilitating group therapy (DBT, CBT, ACT, Relapse Prevention)
• Licensed in the State of Maryland  with one of the following

LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)

LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical)

LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist)

LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. 

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. 

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