The Residential Therapist facilitates one-on-one and group therapy sessions, creates and updates service plans for their caseload, and provides essential support services to residents in treatment. This role also involves collaborating with clinical and medical staff, contributing to clinical decisions, and ensuring a safe, person-focused treatment environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree along with current State licensure or candidate status (e.g., LPCc, MFTC, LSW) and must be DORA-registered and have passed the state licensure exam. Preferred qualifications include EMDR certification and over one year of experience in addictions or behavioral healthcare, particularly in a residential setting.
The Residential Therapist provides direct care services to residents in treatment through individual and group therapy sessions. Therapists assess the needs of clients, create treatment plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of residents.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree required with current State license or candidate status (e.g. LPCc, MFTC, LSW). LAC eligible. DORA-registered required. Must have taken and passed the state required licensure exam. EMDR certification preferred. One plus year experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.
Required
Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Group facilitation skills. Familiar with the 12 Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions. State and federal licensure regulation knowledge. Impeccable ethics and integrity. Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written. Excellent listening skills. Strong relationship building skills. Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM. Ability to take direction and make sound decisions. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients. Provide care and compassion to staff and clients. Cultural sensitivity.
Duties/Responsibilities: Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions. Complete service plans and updates for caseload. Provide support services to individuals in treatment. Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff. Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize and demonstrate treatment is a team effort. Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment. Ensure client safety and satisfaction. Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients. Provide support services to individuals in treatment. Attend all required team meetings. Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team. Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately. Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client. Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards. Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations & standards. Represent NRT’s mission and values.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Plan
Wellness Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Accident Coverage
Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Professional Growth And Development
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Employee Referral Incentive Program
Employee Recognition And Rewards Programs
Physical
Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain accessing multiple buildings at facility. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Driving in all weather conditions.
Benefits &
Perks: Health and Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance
Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage
Voluntary Term Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program Monthly wellness reimbursement
Financial Competitive salary Employee recognition and rewards programs Employee referral incentive program Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan Work/Life Perks Professional growth and development Continuing education reimbursement Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt) *Full-time employees
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
