Intensive Outpatient Therapist

  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 program is part of the SAMHSA grant "Minority Aids Initiative: High Risk Populations", seeking to effectively end the HIV epidemic through reducing the spread of HIV by treating substance use disorders among high-risk populations, focusing on effected racial and ethnic minorities. This position will provide direct clinical services to adults diagnosed with substance use disorders facilitating IOP groups, individual therapy, family therapy as applicable, and completing initial assessments as needed. 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 abuse/addiction, other co-occurring disorders, and 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 intensive outpatient programming focused on the treatment of substance use disorders/addiction 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 clinical services.
• 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.
• Functions as the primary provider of IOP programming, providing direct services in both group and individual therapy settings. Maintain a limited and flexible caseload of clients seen in individual therapy.
• Engage family members of IOP participants in treatment services as applicable to the individual. Provide family members with psychoeducation on the disease of addiction and facilitate family therapy sessions.
• 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, monitor effectiveness of treatment, and revise/update treatment plan as necessary.
• Provides substance abuse counseling as well as harm reduction and HIV prevention education.
• Work collaboratively with peer recovery staff to improve client engagement and outcomes.
• Provide supervision to peer recovery staff secondary to and in collaboration with program manager.
• 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 and staff within The Damien Center as well as applicable outside agencies.
• 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 (minimum 20 CEs per year)..
• Secure client private health information per HIPAA standards, policy, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master's degree in mental health field required.
• Active Clinical license preferred (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAC) or minimum license eligible.
• 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ culture and societal/family challenges is required.
• Those with lived experience comparable to that of this program's target population may be given consideration over some professional experience.

Supervisory Relationships:

• This position will report directly to the Intensive Outpatient Program Manager 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 based on the candidate's experience and credentials

 

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.