Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Therapeutic interventions
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Listening/communication (oral/written)
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Establishing rapport in professional relationships
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Goal-directed treatment planning
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Organization/time management
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Knowledge of community resources
Experience and Education Qualifications:
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Outpatient Department — all therapists must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work.
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Addiction Recovery — Master’s degree in Counseling or Social work is preferred but not required if individual holds certifications.
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A minimum of 2 years of experience for master’s level and a minimum of 3 years of experience for those without a master’s degree but substance abuse certification.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
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Outpatient Department— must hold a current Missouri License: LPC or LCSW. Those without a license must receive prior approve from CFO and VPO prior to hire.
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Addiction Recovery — must be recognized, registered, certified or licensed.
Requirements for Position:
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Outpatient: Licensed professionals must obtain CEU’s as outlined by board requirements. Non-licensed professionals must obtain 36 CEU’s over a 2 year period.
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Addiction Recovery: Minimum of 36 hours, over a 2-year period, of professional development specifically related to addiction recovery, chemical dependency, or courses recommended by the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board.
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Cultural competence training: All provides must obtain a minimum of 6 period, of professional development in the area of cultural competence.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Providers must maintain current CPR 4. Non-violent Crisis Intervention: Providers must maintain current NVCI
Weekly supervision with Outpatient Director or other licensed professional for one (1) month following hire; and monthly supervision thereafter for the duration of the provider’s probationary period
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Substance Abuse Counselors:
Will meet as needed for individual supervision weekly in group supervision. Any clinical documents needing additional signatures will be reviewed in weekly treatment team meetings by qualified staff.
Supervisory Requirements:
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Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
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Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
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All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
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Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.