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Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs (CFWTP) is an innovative adolescent treatment program. We offer a licensed, clinically focused dual-diagnosis program based on three-week backpacking expeditions. Our program operates year-round in a wide variety of beautiful wilderness area settings throughout the Northwest. Clients typically have behavioral and substance abuse problems, however they are usually not delinquent. CFWTP is looking for full-time and seasonal staff who are responsible, self-motivated and comfortable working with adolescents in a wilderness setting. Locations vary by season and may include snow camps, raft trips, desert and mountain wilderness.
CFWTP is employee owned and operated. We go to great lengths to hire and retain quality staff. Our weekly trainings, flexible scheduling, and open-management style enable our employees to stay abreast of the latest industry information, enjoy quality personal time, and to have a voice in business operations. This creates a healthy work environment that permeates the company, contributing to career satisfaction.
Career Opportunities:
Job Title: Lead Therapist
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
The wilderness therapist provides leadership on mental health and addiction treatment issues for a group of 6-8 adolescents on three-week therapeutic backpacking expeditions, accompanied by two other staff members. Responsibilities include; individual treatment planning, daily group and individual counseling with clients, client assessment and placement recommendations, discharge planning. Our therapists also provide clinical supervision and training of other field staff, both less experienced therapists and the wilderness guides.
Required: Graduate degree in social work, therapy, counseling, addictions, a related mental health field and/or a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (Meets Oregon standards as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.); working knowledge of chemical dependency issues, individual and group psychotherapy and family systems theory as well as skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning; a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, referral sources, and co-workers; a current drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Prefer: Outdoor experience in an expedition environment; adolescent treatment experience; must be willing and able to learn to live on three-week expedition trips in remote settings; capable of hiking 12-20 miles over varied terrain in all weather conditions with a 40-65lb. backpack. Whitewater guiding and solid climbing skills are a strong plus.
Salary and Benefits
After a probationary period, Freer offers year round salaried work in various remote areas around the Pacific Northwest, a monthly salary, health insurance, employer contributions into Employee Stock Ownership Program and 401(k) after 6 months of employment; Full-time work schedule consisting of 175 days per year; In-house paid CADC trainings; Professional supervision provided; Opportunity to work for a small, innovative, employee owned company with vibrant colleagues offering genuinely challenging and rewarding work.
Job Title: Medical Billing /Accounts Payable Specialist
1.0 FTE hourly non-exempt position
Job Description: The Medical Billing /Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the billing, processing and aggressive follow-up of all medical insurance claims. The specialist is also responsible for all company accounts payable, distributes cash, reconciles accounts, inputs journals and assist the Business Manager.
Overview of Responsibilities:Responsible for the accurate and timely payment of all incoming vendor invoices and staff reimbursements, verification of vendor invoices for accuracy and correct documentation before processing payment, process invoices and requests for payment to ensure accurate and timely payment of liabilities , prepare invoices for twice-weekly check runs, reconciliation of monthly vendor statements, and maintenance of accurate and up to date files for all invoices, new client files: create labels, client accounts in QuickBooks, invoicing and payment processing for all new clients, monthly reconciliation of credit card accounts, participation and interaction with department managers regarding compliance with organizational policies and procedures relative to requests for payments and invoices processing, invoice and process all medical insurance claims, track status of all outstanding insurance claims and follow-up as necessary, respond to insurance and client telephone inquiries, reconcile and distribute trip cash, bank reconciliation, petty cash distribution and reconciliation, other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
Two or more years business/accounting experience, medical billing experience -hospital, inpatient, or residential experience preferred, excellent computer skills, general bookkeeping skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, good communication skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented and ability to remain focused.