True North Recovery Inc. is a special place. At TNR, the work we do is personal. We are comprised of people with lived experience. We have walked through or alongside recovery in our lives and are driven to serve, to help, and to heal. We cannot control the outcomes for our clients, but what we can control is if they feel the love. Our Culture is the foundation of our work. Before moving forward with your application, please read the following highlights of testimonies from TNR staff and answer the following questions, these questions are just as important as your resume, education and experience.

• Our culture is that of healing and accountability. When I think of TNR, I think redemption of life.
• TNR is a judgment free, it’s a place where flawed, broken people reach out to help other flawed, broken people. It's one beggar telling other beggars where he found bread. "Hope Dealer" is the closest to putting the culture in a nutshell. The genuine care, respect and love for our clients is reflected by the tireless efforts, and the desire to make sure the clients get what they need to improve their quality of life. TNR is a port of call for people seeking a new direction in life, it is a stopping point for those on a journey to get their bearings, pick up supplies and find a new path with guidance to travel it.
• True North Recovery has a culture that in my opinion is quite infectious. From staff to clients alike we are all there with one mission in mind. To say, “We are a family,” would not begin to do justice to the atmosphere True North Recovery has built. Clients receive (most for the first time in a very long time) unconditional support, and love while also receiving knowledge and recovery-based experience from OTHER PEOPLE IN LONG TERM RECOVERY. True North Recovery has embodied such an environment that promotes hope, healing, and purpose. This environment strives to be ever evolving, as both staff and clients receive constructive accountability and knowledge on how to be better individuals who strive to help ourselves and the community. True North Recovery is creating a culture of Recovery Soldiers so to say, we are only going to grow and multiply. From the mess we carry a message.
• What anchored me in my love for TNR was the forward thinking and honoring all paths to recovery, and TNR really broke that ideal wide open. TNR shattered societal norms and created an innovative pathway for people to get help when they need it.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts clinical interviews and assessments; gathers information for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.

• Provides interventions using evidence-based techniques and methodologies approved by the department.

• Provides individual, group therapy and collateral interventions; provides an atmosphere of trust and safety.

• Provides crisis intervention to clients who are in apparent emotional distress.

• Provides referrals to community agencies and providers for support or additional services.

• Assures compliance with State Regulations, legal requirements and established Borough policies and procedures related to mental health services.

• Assist patients in locating resources by contacting appropriate agencies over the phone and in person; coordinate with other agencies concerning referrals of mental health cases; arrange for hospitalization for mental patients requiring inpatient care.

• Uses a variety of diagnostic and rating tools to evaluate client progress, effectiveness of intervention and/or to assist treatment planning.

• Participates in the development of treatment plans for clients to alleviate current areas of impairment; assures that treatment plans have problem solving objectives. Serves as service

coordinator as assigned.

• Documents daily interventions provided for clients; efficiently document all billable interactions into AKAIM, utilizing DAP note formatting Participates in weekly clinical supervision and

follows training guidelines and instructions as provided by the clinical supervisor.

• Attends and participates in team meetings where current cases are reviewed; reviews cases with social and community agencies as appropriate; adheres to applicable confidentiality laws and

regulations.

• Maintain case records including agency forms, documentation sheets, and related forms concerning cases.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field

• Combination of education, experience and licensure accepted

• Must be working toward CDC I certification; must be eligible for CDC II certification within three years upon hire.

Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including:

• Delivering direct individual and group services.

• Conduct assessments utilizing the DSM-V and ASAM criteria.

• Create individualized treatment plans addressing mental health and substance use issues.

• Treatment team participation.

• Crisis intervention skills.

• Case management and supervision.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines of related profession.

• Maintain CEUs needed for licensure and continued professionalism.

• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools.

• Administer UAs and breathalyzers as needed.

• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns relating to the clients.

• Receive direct supervision from the Program Manager.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology. Individual, group and family therapy techniques.

• Basic understanding of mental health disorders as defined in DSM V codes.

• Basic understanding of substance abuse level of care as defined by ASAM

• Crisis intervention principles.

• Provide individual, group and family therapy sessions.

• Establish treatment plans.

COMPETENCIES

• Working with and Advocating for Others

• Assessing Strengths and Needs

• Planning and Providing Services

• Linking to Resources

• Behaving Professionally and Ethically

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc. is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. . No representative of True North Recovery Inc. has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status.