Hickory Recovery Network

Director

• Directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care & nursing services to clients within Hickory Recovery Network.
• Responsible for maintaining operations of the Nursing Service Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality client care is always maintained in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, facility policies & procedures, and client directives.
• TB testing for clients and employees, placing PPD, reading results, completing, and maintaining documentation.
• Scheduling COVID testing, Vaccinations, recording and maintaining Covid documentation for clients and staff.
• Medical Records-assisting in providing requested records as needed, confirming ROI, sending medical record requests to in-house counsel, copying records, and recording and maintaining a request log with date, time, and provider requesting records.
• Maintain and adjust nursing schedule.
• Leading infection control and antibiotic tracking and monitoring, administration of flu vaccines to staff and clients, random handwashing audits, monitoring client isolation/quarantine.

Director of Nursing

Medical Director

• Serve as the primary facilitator for all clients on the continuum between admission and discharge
• Monitor the progress of the treatment plan and delegate the plan for clinical engagement by the team
• Lead the Clinical Team consisting of Licensed and License Eligible Therapists, Case Managers, Substance Abuse Coaches, Client Coordinator with the assistance of the Clinical Manager
• Conduct competency reviews and training, and routine performance improvement evaluations including job specific training
• Audit the EMR system for all clients to ensure prompt and accurate documentation is completed
• Provide initial screening for potential client admissions when needed and carry a case load of 5-8 clients
• Adhere to HIPAA compliance in all communication regarding clients
• Additional duties as directed

Clinical Director

Therapist

• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable
• Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1 encounters at least weekly
• Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission
• Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client
• Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR
• Reviews and signs Case Management Progress Note every seven days for each assigned client
• Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information
• Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks

Addictions Therapist

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy
• Performs biopsychosocial assessments
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment and discharge planning for clients
• Completes necessary documentation within specified time frames
• Leads group therapy sessions and reviews case management progress notes
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations
• Engages in ongoing performance improvement activities

• Maintains adherence to HIPAA compliance in ALL communication regarding clients.
• Competency in usage of DSM-V.
• Fundamental knowledge of pre-authorizations during admission with ability to provide clinical report to insurance as needed.
• New Hire orientation, and introduction of the clinical department for all new staff.
• Answers all inquiries regarding treatment and programming.
• Provides supervision to Therapists & Clinical Manager, conducts interviews, and recommends prospective staff, completes corrective action summaries, recommends disciplinary action.
• Conduct competency reviews and training, and routine performance improvement evaluations. Including job specific training.
• Audits EMR system for all clients to ensure prompt and accurate documentation is completed.
• Adhere to Medicaid and DMHA guidelines for all programming requirements.
• Complete and assign all on-call rotations, and holiday/PTO assignment schedules for full clinical team.
• Provides monthly in-service staff trainings, including treatment team, joint commission requirement meetings.
• Complete competency reviews and training, in addition to routine performance reviews.
• Documents sessions with all clients, processes discharge as needed.
• Cultural sensitivity and ethical treatment of all clients.
• Hold process group two times a week with current client case load.
• Professional boundaries, appearance, demeanor, and effective communication.
• All duties and responsibilities assigned to therapists, including case load, minimum 5-8.
• Audit Therapy notes daily and conduct weekly supervision to therapists per agreement.
• Per agreement, review and sign Bios, treatment plans, therapy progress notes, etc., and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

• Facilitation of intake for clients
• Development of full intake team and intake procedures
• Utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition
• Conducting intake assessments through interviews with patients & relatives to gather case history
• Schedule appointments for consultations, tests and procedures
• Answer phone and email inquiries
• Address any patient complaints or concerns
• Perform clerical work such as filing, copying and faxing
• Prepare and maintain patient charts
• Comply with the regulations and policies of the facility

Intake Director

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment
• Involve in discharge planning for clients
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Uphold professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Display impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrate computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Apply knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Utilize knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification where applicable
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Understand the requirements of the clientele.

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment
• Engage in discharge planning for clients

• Serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment.
• Participate in discharge planning for clients.
• Maintain a current license, certification, and registration as applicable.
• Contact assigned client within 24-hours of admission and conduct 1:1 encounters at least weekly.
• Complete required documentation within specified time frames.
• Lead groups and complete Group Session Individual Notes in EMR.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and internal policies.

• The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments, participate in multi-disciplinary treatment, and discharge planning for clients.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable.
• Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1 encounters at least weekly.
• Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission.
• Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client.
• Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR.
• Reviews and signs Case Management Progress Note every seven days for each assigned client.
• Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information.
• Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA.
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director.
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift.

• Provide individual and group trauma-informed therapy to male and female patients suffering from a variety of behavioral health disorders.
• Complete assessments, care plan management, patient education, and documentation.
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.

Inpatient Psychiatric Therapist

Manager

• The Clinical Manager (CM), is a lead management member of the treatment team, functioning as one of the primary facilitators for clients on the continuum between admission and discharge.
• The CM will collaborate with the Clinical Director routinely, assist in monitoring the progress of treatment plans, and assist in group program development assignments, and implementation.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, the Clinical Manager is responsible for assisting with each component of client treatment planning, including programmatic implementation, intake, and discharge.

Clinical Manager

Counselor

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients’ mental health needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Facilitate psychoeducation sessions to support clients’ understanding of mental health and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, medical staff, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid, DMHA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed to ensure client safety.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-treatment.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and ethical treatment in all client interactions.

Licensed Professional Counselor

• The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment and discharge planning for clients

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy under supervision of Clinical Director
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment
• Create discharge plans for clients