Job Description

We are not looking for job seekers. We want changemakers! Sierra Health and Wellness Centers use evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our inpatient facility houses 10 Veteran clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Located in Reno, NV.

Positions available:

• Full-time

For Full-Time we offer:

• Secondary Clinical supervisory hours
• Competitive pay
• Ten days paid vacation
• Ten holidays/ 3 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee
• 401K with a company match of up to 3%
• Accident & life Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intern Therapist (Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or Clinical Professional Counselor Intern) is responsible for treating, assessing, monitoring, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Intern Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Intern Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Intern Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. Documentation within the electronic healthcare record is required for all clinical interactions and relevant case management activities. The Intern Therapist may also provide ongoing clinical consultation and support for the certified SUD counselors.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Assesses and monitors the clients progress and behavior while in treatment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning.
• Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies.
• Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs.
• Responds to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record.
• Reviews client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; may complete weekly audits.
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health and SUD methodologies and issues.
• Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain an intern license regulated by a Nevada board (MFT-Intern, CPC-Intern)
• Must possess a masters degree in marriage and family therapy or clinical counseling.
• Must maintain a primary clinical supervisor in accordance with Nevada Board licensure requirements
• Have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol treatment.
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained upon hire).
• Must possess a valid Drivers License
• Current TB & Health Screen (can be obtained upon hire).

Preferred education and experience:

• Two to four years of experience in drug and alcohol treatment
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients\' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

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