Job Title: Therapist

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 Supervised by: 

Job Summary: 

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Principle Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessment

• Performs ongoing psychosocial assessment of patient using designated assessment tools and additional evidence-based tools as clinically indicated

• Assesses for patients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences in addition to clinical diagnoses

• Engages in interdisciplinary consultation and supervision to ensure accurate assessment and diagnosis

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Treatment Planning

• Develops treatment plan that is:

• Based on comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment

• Individualized

• Strength-based

• Solution-focused (based on patients’ past successes)

• Integrative of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions

• Revised based on ongoing assessment

• Collaborative with patient and interdisciplinary team

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Individual Therapy

• Develops rapport with patients through nonjudgmental, empathetic approach

• Uses cognitive-behavioral interventions to help patients gain insight into addiction and co-occurring disorders and begin to change maladaptive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

• Uses principles of motivational interviewing to calibrate interventions

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Group Therapy

• Effectively facilitates group engagement around topics relevant to and supportive of recovery

• Draws upon patients’ knowledge and insight to help them develop self-efficacy through the group process

• Facilitates an environment of acceptance and mutual support in the group process

• Manages group effectively so that patient participation is equitable and constructive

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Family Engagement

• Uses the assessment process to understand patient’s primary support system

• With patient consent, engages key members of the primary support system in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning

• Psychoeducation

• Effectively educates individual and family members on key aspects of recovery as assigned by the Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director.

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Documentation

• Prepares accurate, concise documentation of assessment and treatment

• Records client progress as it relates to specified treatment goals

• Uses Discharge summaries to concisely record course of treatment and discharge plansEthics

• Adheres to his/her professional code of ethics.

• Resolves ethical dilemmas through use of supervision, consultation, and an ethical decision making process

• Complies with ARCA’s clinical policies and procedures

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Professional Development

• Pursues education to improve knowledge and competence in fulling job at ARCA

• Meets professional standards and legal requirements for continuing education

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Supervision

• Uses supervision to improve assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge planning

• Uses supervion for professional development

• Uses supervision to assist in resolving ethical dilemmas

• Uses supervison to express ideas for program improvement

• Uses supervision to report any concerns about program quality or ethics

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Performance Improvement

• Records Performance Improvement data as specified in policies and procedures

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Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.

• Completes annual education requirements.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

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Regulatory Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Professional Counseling.

• Required: Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.

• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in mental health assessment and treatment.

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Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

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Skills:

• Competence using Microsoft Word.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

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Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Medical Staff (MA, CAN, LPN, RN)

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 Supervised by: Nursing Director

Job Summary: Provides medical care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, plans of care, and therapeutic treatments. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessment and Care Planning.

• Remains familiar with, and adheres to, company policies and procedures.

• Performs nursing assessments and reassessments as provider orders

• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.

• Responds to emergencies and delegates staff responsibilities during emergencies.

• Continuously observes patient's behavior, mental status, and activities.

• Formulates and implements patient plans of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

• Revise’s plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan for effectiveness.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform crisis intervention and triage.

• Coordinates and supervises patient care, as necessary.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, providers, and patients

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate individualized, optimal care for patients.

• Delegates tasks to the healthcare team appropriately.

• Treats patients with respect and dignity; provides emotional support.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

• Ability to conduct virtual appointments per protocol.

• Problem-solves issues with interdisciplinary team.

• Accepts constructive criticism and works to improve nursing practice.

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of office setting.

• Ability to work alone and in a team-setting.

• Provides education to the patient concerning plans of care, compliance with the plan of care, medications, and their side effects.

• Functions as a patient advocate at all times.

• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.

• Medication Management and Administration.

• Basic knowledgeable of medications, including SUD and psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.

• Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

• Monitors for adverse reactions and side-effects of medications.

• Documentation meets current standards and policies for all patient care and medication management.

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Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat, and clean.

• Completes annual educational requirements.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

• Attends staff meetings regularly, arrives punctually, and actively participates, as necessary.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Maintains a good working relationship within the program and with other programs.

• Orients new staff members and volunteers as needed.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Attends yearly Job Performance Review with direct supervisor.

• Dedicated to improving skills.

 

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current state medical licensure in the State of Missouri

• Current certification.

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Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

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Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

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Supervised by:

Job Summary:  Perform a wide variety of clinical and administrative duties for the daily operation of ARCA.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Providing case management services to include advocacy, referrals, liaison to other agencies, individual and group interventions.

• Answer and screen telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff

• Entering data to assist with billing and quality assurance.

• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.

• Exhibits ability to constructively deal with conflict and de-escalate situations to afford effective resolutions.

• Exhibits willingness to ensure successful inter-departmental relationships.

• Remain present and attentive to virtual conversations related to patient care and patient flow.

• Operate office equipment such as; voice mail messaging systems, use word processing, spreadsheet, other software applications to prepare reports, invoices

• Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, fax or e-fax.

• Monitor use of office supplies to ensure all supplies are readily available.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat and clean.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

• Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion.

• Attends staff meetings regularly, arrives punctually and actively participates as necessary.

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

• Orients new staff members and volunteers as needed.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field. (Preferred)

• High School Diploma

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Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Additional languages preferred.

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Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of addiction related issues.

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Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see the following description:

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Job Title: Case Manager​

Supervised by: 

Job Summary:  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Complete reports to communicate information to partner agencies.

• Advocate for patients in accessing substance abuse, mental health, and medical care.

• Facilitate with provider/patient appointment, connecting the two and answering all questions that provider or patient has about current or future appointments.

• Assist individuals by making referrals, connecting with other consumers and their communities at large to develop a network for information and support.

• Assist individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their setting and achieving recovery goals.

• One-on-one interventions with patients to increase compliance and improve outcomes.

• Liaison between ARCA and partner agencies.

• Support nursing and physician services.

• Provide supervision of drug testing.

• Assist patients in applying for Medicaid and Medicare.

• Complete appropriate documentation of all services provided.

• Follow HIPAA regulations.

• Gather and analyze quality data.

• Adhere to a professional code of ethics.

• Participate in supervision, consultation, and an ethical decision-making process.

• Comply with policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat and clean.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

• Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion.

• Attends staff meetings regularly, arrives punctually and actively participates as necessary.

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

• Orients new staff members and volunteers as needed.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field or 2 years of experience in the mental health field (must include one-on-one patient contact).

• Experience in positions requiring maintaining the strictest level of confidentiality.

• Experience in positions requiring strict attention to detail and accuracy, above-average organizational skills, and maintaining priorities.

• Demonstrated internal customer service skills, providing services to patients and or staff.

• Intermediate PC skills to include MS Office (Windows, Word Processing, Excel, and Access).

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively speak with staff and patients.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individual.

 

Requirements:

• Physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see the following description.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care