Intensive Outpatient Therapist – Substance Abuse Program

Intensive Outpatient Therapist – Substance Abuse Program
Behavioral Health Team

Damien Center empowers communities and persons affected by HIV/AIDS in the state of Indiana by being a leading resource, provider, and advocate for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, prevention, education, and related services. Damien Center, Damien Cares and Damien Pharmacy provide client-centered social services focused on care coordination, clinical and pharmacy services, mental health, housing, and nutrition to the Indianapolis community.

Protecting our team members, clients, volunteers, and community partners is an integral part of how we ensure our continued work with the clients we serve. As a condition of employment, Damien Center requires all new hires to be vaccinated against Covid 19 in compliance with the CDC vaccination guidelines including all boosters. All current Damien Center team members are fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and up to date with all boosters effective November 30, 2022.

Also, as a condition of employment, Damien Center requires all team members to be vaccinated against influenza and receive a tuberculosis skin test (or chest x-ray) annually, barring an approved exemption. Damien Center offers onsite vaccinations for all these vaccines on a regular basis including an optional Hepatitis B vaccination.

Position Summary:
The full-time Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist will be responsible for the provision of direct service to clients engaged in the IOP Program at Damien Center and will be part of the team providing services through the CARE Program (Comprehensive Access to Recovery and Empowerment). This position will provide direct clinical services to adults diagnosed with substance use disorder engaged in IOP and CARE program facilitating IOP groups, individual therapy for IOP clients, and completing initial assessments. The therapist must be licensed or license eligible in the state of Indiana and be able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge working with Substance Use and other Co-occurring Disorders and with the LGBTQ+ community. The therapist will follow best practices of the profession including all ethical requirements. This person will adhere to Damien Center’s policies and procedures pertaining to clients’ rights and confidentiality, including all HIPAA protections. Services will be provided in person though occasionally telehealth may be utilized to meet specific client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.
• Provide group therapy for cohorts of up to 12 individuals in an Intensive Outpatient Program focused on the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments, recommend clients to appropriate treatment utilizing ASAM criteria, and complete discharge planning for clients.
• Applies culturally competent therapeutic interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and groups for the purpose of treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team. Recommend effective treatment interventions.
• Makes recommendations for alternative treatment programs and completes referrals as indicated.
• Completes timely progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Assists in the implementation of IOP programming, providing direct services in both group and individual therapy settings.
• Develops a comprehensive, individualized service/treatment plan for assigned clients by assessing medical, psychological, and service needs, as well as soliciting client feedback, input, and agreement, revising as necessary.
• Coordinates services required to implement treatment plan, monitors clients to assess efficacy of treatment, re-evaluates at regular intervals and adjusts plan as needed.
• Provides substance abuse counseling and treatment, including pre-treatment assessments as well as harm reduction education and prevention.
• Assists with the collection of client urinary drug screens as indicated, tracking and monitoring results.
• Maintain client records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.
• Work collaboratively with various departments within The Damien Center, applicable outside agencies, Damien clinic staff, and Damien Center administrative personnel via team meetings, one-on-one consultations, and staff meetings.
• Ability to maintain competent use of electronic medical records, currently eCW.
• Maintain program standards of care set forth by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA Indiana) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Participate in continuing education requirements per year (Minimum of 20 CEs per year), continue to enhance and develop knowledge in area(s) of expertise and/or interest, as well as build on use of modalities to meet various needs of clients. Attend ongoing professional staff development programs, workshops, and presentations.
• Provide high quality, compassionate, and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients.
• Secure client private health information per HIPAA standards, policy, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Active Clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAC) or license eligible required.
• Master’s degree in mental health field required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience working in an Intensive Outpatient Program and thorough understanding of Peer Recovery preferred.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ culture and societal/family challenges is required.

Supervisory Relationships:
• This position will report directly to the Intensive Outpatient Program Coordinator and may be assigned tasks as needed by the Director of Mental Health.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidate should possess superior organizational and administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to work independently and achieve high standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior results. Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills required. Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership. Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment required. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are general representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
• Maintains personal/professional competency and works to create an environment of courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.

• FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-Time,
• Benefits: Complete Benefits Package Available

• 150 hours of PTO in the first year followed by 195 hours per year moving forward.
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 medical plans to select from (PPO & HDHP)
• Dental & Vision plans
• Health Saving Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b Retirement Account with 5% matching and 100% vesting after 90 days
• Life Insurance at 2 times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans

• Compensation:

• 2-5 Years experience = $58k
• 5-10 Years experience = $62k
• 10+ Years experience = $68k

• Leader: Intensive Outpatient Program Manager

Damien Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply at www.damien.org/job-opportunities

This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. Damien Center employees are employed on an at-will basis. Nothing in this position description restricts Damien Center’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.