Co-Occurring Therapist

Co-Occurring Therapist

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

Location: Middletown, RI

Schedule: Full Time/ 37.5 hours/week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

· 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles

· Up to 11 paid holidays each year

· 1 paid Flex Holiday each year

· Separate paid personal days

· Separate paid sick time

· $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts

· 403(b) retirement savings plan

· Company-paid life insurance

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

The Co-Occurring Therapist plays a vital role in providing counseling, support, and guidance to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. This role would hold licensure as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). This role involves conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, facilitating group therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients on their journey to recovery.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients in accordance with organization policy & procedures.
• Facilitate individual counseling sessions to address clients' substance use challenges, triggers, and coping strategies.
• Lead group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills, and peer support.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and coworkers to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients regarding issues associated with substance abuse treatment.
• Attend required training and collaboration sessions [i.e., learning sessions, outcomes congress, care management collaboration meetings, and practice team meetings] as scheduled.
• Provide initial diagnostic and psychosocial assessments and administer outcome measurement and risk assessment tools.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and treatment needs in compliance with The ASAM Criteria
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their recovery goals.
• Provide educational workshops and discussions on topics such as the effects of substance use, relapse prevention strategies, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Respond to crisis situations promptly, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
• Implement crisis management protocols and collaborate with the treatment team as needed.
• Ability to assess the need for higher levels of care including crisis stabilization units and inpatient hospitalization.
• Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.
• Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered treatment/recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff as needed.
• Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Work with the clinical director to develop strategies for services, participation and retention
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients address underlying emotional issues contributing to substance use.
• Guide clients in developing healthier coping mechanisms and stress management skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines related to client confidentiality and record-keeping.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff as needed.
• Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Work with the clinical director to develop strategies for services, participation and retention