Job DetailsJob Location: Rosedale Office - Rosedale, MD 21237Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $44.52 - $45.94 HourlyJob Category: Health CareSubstance Use Prevention and Intervention Therapist- West Baltimore County

Thrive is seeking licensed clinicians holding an active, unrestricted LGPC, LMSW, LGDAC, LCDAC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT, or similar provide individual, group, and family therapy surrounding addictions and co-occurring mental health challenges within the BCPS system. The Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing direct services including individual, family and group therapy, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual's license. The SUPI therapist also provides psychoeducation to families and students on substance use issues, such as vaping, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs.

The above role requires licensure (not certification), are full-time, and paid on an hourly basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
Timely documents sessions
Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan
Attends meetings and trainings as required
Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Active, Unrestricted License as an LGPC, LGPAT, LGMFT, LGDAC, LMSW under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Board/s; Certification in lieu of licensure cannot be accepted.

The Position Offers:

Additional earning potential by serving Community Clients (FFS) outside of the time working with the school clients, and with supervisor approval.
Benefits include but are not limited to: health, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan with a company match, company paid life insurance EAP.
Clinical and administrative supervision provided at no cost.
Positive and supportive work environment.
Thrive is a rapidly growing company offering a great deal of opportunity for advancement and ability to create/develop professional specialties.
In-house CEUs available and participation in several training initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
Regularly driving a motor vehicle
Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
Regularly typing
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for stressful situations
Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens.
Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected.

The Thrive team is committed to the goal of maintaining a culture that supports its staff that represent a wide range of lived experiences, skills, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.52 - $45.94 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

West Baltimore County Public Schools 

Work Location: In person
QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.

Treatment knowledge: Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.

Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.

Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.

Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.

Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.

Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.

Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.

Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility

1. Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.

1. Effective with the use of CRAFFT and/or SBIRT addiction screening techniques.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-17 YEARS)

Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Graduate Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LGDAC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCDAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or equivalent.

1. Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:

Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
Regularly driving a motor vehicle
Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
Regularly typing
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations
Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens.
Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.