Associate Clinician

at Elwyn Delaware in

Milford, Delaware, United States Job Description Overview Schedule:

Friday 4pm-12am (PRN) Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others.

We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services seeks an Associate Clinician to be responsible for general daily care of program residents providing counseling and advocacy in a therapeutic setting and working with young adult through geriatric individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders to achieve social, economic, emotional, and personal independence to live in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Understand the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and intervene therapeutically in a recovery-based environment. Knowledgeable of DSM classifications and conditions. Empower clients through advocacy and skill building. Exercise good judgment and decision making, particularly during crisis situations. Demonstrate knowledge of prescribed medications, an ability to monitor medications, and follow Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services state-specific medication guidelines. Demonstrate competency in the development, implementation, and modification of treatment plans, based on a comprehensive client assessment. Maintain client records in accordance with policy and procedures. Produce timely, accurate and thorough recordkeeping in accordance with agency, state or federal regulations. Ensure that clients live in a safe and clean environment. Provide psycho-educational services to clients and their families, as required. Meet productivity standard in fee-for-service programs. Integrate the Prism Model for effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illness, into everyday practice and clinical intervention. Regularly read emails to stay abreast of pertinent work information. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, rehabilitative counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or closely related discipline. 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with chronic mental and behavioral health issues in a residential setting. Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record. Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 2026-4881 If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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