Family Therapist

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness.  We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

Family Therapist - Full Time, Tuesday - Saturday.  8:30a-5p/11a-7:30p flexible.

Family Therapists will deliver care through individual and family therapy and case management of licensed inpatient medically supervised stabilization and withdrawal program, rehabilitation program and reintegration programs.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Works with the Senior Clinical Director and other members of Wellbridge leadership to develop and implement family programming and support initiatives
• Interviewing patients and families, establishing treatment goals and plan
• Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of physiologic and psychosocial health status
• Deliver modality specific care including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and relapse prevention 
• Interview patients, establishing treatment goals and plan
• Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices 
• Maintain documentation, patient files, and statistics as required by departmental policies and funding sources
• Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams to develop personalized treatment plans 
• Field clinically-related telephone calls and respond as indicated to promote optimal patient care
• Support efforts of the Wellbridge research team to implement program improvement and patient outcomes. Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training
• Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency situations 
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings. Work closely with the clinical and advocacy teams to coordinate services to patients
• Serve as a liaison and assist with community outreach/presentations
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision and values

OTHER DUTIES:   

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. This role requires regular evening and weekend availability in order to facilitate in-person meetings and therapy sessions with patients and their families. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s level degree in marriage and family therapy or social work
• Valid License as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or related fields (LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent) in the State of New York is preferred
• BLS, required; ACLS or other certification, as required by department. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc. 
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with data management and electronic records
• Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Clinical experience providing family and individual treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders for at least three (3) years
• Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management care and/or rehabilitation settings 
• Experience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient care
• Experience evaluating program effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement
• Knowledge of medications assisted recovery (MAR) and how behavioral interventions can support and improve outcomes for MAR 
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary and/or research team 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.