Family Therapist
Company: Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research
Location: Calverton
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARYClinical Family Therapists will deliver care
throughout Wellbridge and are responsible for the family
psychotherapy and case management requirements of a licensed
inpatient medically supervised stabilization and withdrawal
program, rehabilitation program and reintegration program. Carries
out the Wellbridge vision, values and overall strategic planning,
clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management
and quality management. Promotes service standards and creates a
patient-focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the
individual needs of families and patients. Fosters an environment
of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and
other healthcare team members.RESPONSIBILITIESClinicalProvide
individual and group family therapy for all treatment programs
Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of
physiologic and psychosocial health status Delivers modality
specific care including but not limited to cognitive behavioral
therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and
relapse prevention Interviewing patients and families, establishing
treatment goals and plan Maintain understanding of current
treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and
prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices Develop and
maintain standard policies, procedures to ensure quality services
and compliance with accrediting entities Maintain documentation,
patient files, and statistics as required by departmental policies
and funding sources Supervision and SupportModel the Wellbridge
philosophy of patient-centeredness, empowerment, and cultural
proficiency and seek supervision from clinical staff Maintains a
safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to
positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family
expectations of care Recognizes the need for patient care to be
delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and models sensitivity
to all staff CollaborationSupport a culture of high quality of care
across organization Work collaboratively with the Director of
Nursing and other nursing colleagues to develop personalized
treatment plans Fields clinically-related telephone calls and
responds Support efforts of Wellbridge research team to implement
program improvement Manage and promote relationship with academic
and research institutions to promote addiction research and
training Facilitates the effective provision of support services
essential to team-based patient care Provide crisis support to
other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency
situations Planning and CoordinationParticipate in regular clinical
team meetings Work closely with the clinical and advocacy teams to
coordinate services to patients and families Works with leadership
team to counsel staff as needed Makes recommendations for growth
and development of organization Responds in a timely fashion to
staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff Serve as a
liaison and assist with community outreach/presentations EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONSRequired QualificationsMaster's level degree in
marriage and family therapy or social work. Valid License as a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or related-fields (LMFT,
LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent) in the State of New York. BLS, required;
ACLS or other certification, as required by department.
Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM,
JCAHO, etc. Demonstrated communication, critical thinking and
interpersonal skills. Proficiency with data management and
electronic records. Strong problem solving, conceptual, and
analytical skills. Preferred QualificationsClinical experience
providing family and individual treatment for addiction and
co-occurring mental health disorders for at least three (3) years
Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management
care and/or rehabilitation settings Tea
Keywords: Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, New Haven , Family Therapist, Healthcare , Calverton, Connecticut
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