Licensed Level Outpatient Clinician High Point & Affiliated Organizations

• 2.9 New Bedford, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $38
• $44 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification HIPAA compliance Electronic health records (EHR) management Computer literacy BLS Certification HIPAA De-escalation techniques Substance abuse counseling Working with individuals with mental health conditions Computer skills Substance abuse treatment compliance Clinical confidentiality policies Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Cross-functional collaboration Substance abuse services in social work

Full Job Description Licensed Outpatient Clinician Program & Location:

New Bedford Outpatient Education:

Independently licensed Behavioral Health Clinician, including:

LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/LADC I

Pay Range:

$38

• $44/hr (experience, education and licensure dependent)

Status:

Part time or

Full Time Schedule:

Full Time, Tuesday 8AM

• 4:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 1:30am
• 8PM. Friday 8AM-4:30PM
• Saturday, 2 evenings required Saturday 8AM-12PM On-Site and 1PM-4:30PM remote Part Time, Flexible day/evening shift includes Saturday 8AM-12PM On-Site Spanish speaking clinician preferred!

This clinician would be a group facilitator for our Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP). About Us High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. Outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services are located across Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton, Middleborough, New Bedford, Plymouth, and Taunton. These services are available during the day, as well as evenings. We offer individual, group, family services, and medication management to address diverse clinical needs. An interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists. Clinician Requirements Must always present as courteous and professional; Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position; Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks; Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion; Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO Electronic Health Record (EHR); Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner; An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs; Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries; Reinforce rules in a respectful manner; Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; TB/Flu and Covid19 Assessment; Annual Completion of the HPAO crisis de-escalation program; CPR Certification; Successful completion of all trainings upon hire and annually as required. Clinician Duties and Responsibilities Crisis intervention; Maintain assigned caseload; Providing direct care to patients/residents

• including assessments, individual counseling, discharge and aftercare planning, treatment plans and updates, weekly progress notes, daily groups facilitation, group note completion, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Making referrals when appropriate; Responsible for each assigned patients/residents' medical records.

All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Responsible connecting patients/residents with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the resident and his/her family access services when appropriate; Communicating/involving family in treatment at patients/residents' request; Attend and participate in all unit, facility meetings, case conferences, Treatment Team meetings, and mandatory trainings, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/Director; Responsible for continued education in the field of substance use, mental health and related courses; Always utilize standards precautions; Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient's rights. Outpatient Services Specific Duties and Responsibilities Providing clinical services to patients

• including required assessments, individual/family/couples counseling, group clinical services, discharge planning, treatment plans, progress notes, and completion of bio-psychosocial assessments; Responsible for each assigned patients' medical records.

All records are to be professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner; Completion of all required external clinical communications including court/DCF/DMH monthly compliance reports, evaluation summaries, other requested external documentation; Ability to provide clinical services through in-person and telehealth modalities; Responsible for linking patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding the patient and his/her family access outpatient services when appropriate; Attend all identified meetings, MDT meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director; Attend mandatory trainings and seek opportunities for clinical growth through certification; Maintain professional license in good standing, as applicable; Responsible for contacting the insurance company for authorization, as needed; Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient's rights; Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director, Clinical Supervisor or Assistant Program Director.

Clinician Qualifications:

Independently licensed Behavioral Health Clinician, including:

LICSW/LMHC/LMFT/LADC 1

Minimum of one year of supervised substance use and/or mental health disorder counseling experience preferred Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.