Clinician II (Bilingual: Spanish)

Casa Esperanza•Tewksbury, MA

4h•$70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Clinician II provides individual and group psychoeducation and clinical counseling for addiction, trauma, and other co-occurring mental health needs; relapse prevention; and aftercare services for patients living with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental illness, and other chronic health conditions. As part of the Casa Esperanza, Inc. integrated care team, the Conexiones Clinician II provides services in a fully integrated, holistic, and collaborative manner using an evidence-based team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all patient services, both across Casa programs, as well as, with external providers. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care; detail necessary follow-up and assignments; and ensure wrap-around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or a related field and experience in substance use treatment or a Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program is required
Bilingual English/Spanish
Minimum of 2-3 years working in a substance use therapy program
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance use treatment population in a sensitive manner and an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting
Have a sense of compassion, patience, and empathy
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
Must display use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies
Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with patients, families, staff, and regulatory agencies
Must share a customer service orientation
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations
Responds promptly to patient needs
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
Maintains confidentiality
Knowledge of relevant community resources for continuing care/aftercare placement

Responsibilities

Greet new patients and create a welcome, comfortable atmosphere for them
Establishes orientation, session and follow-up appointments with patient
Acts as primary counselor and point of contact for both internal and external collaborators
Provide high-quality, compassionate care in a culturally responsive manner
Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment including risk and safety planning
Complete assessments utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to make clinical recommendations regarding appropriate levels of care
Ensures evidence-based practices are appropriate per patient diagnosis and assessed needs
Interviews patients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the condition of the patient
Works collaboratively with the patient and other members of the care team to establish comprehensive, integrated treatment plan
Facilitate individual clinical sessions to further assess patient needs, support clinical stabilization in collaboration with the medical and psychiatry team, and build motivation for continuing care
Facilitate a variety of groups ranging from process groups for co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, anger management, health and wellness, trauma recovery, DBT and CBT skills groups, and other evidence-based recovery focused groups
Participates in clinical case management to support integration and continuity of care
Provides patient education around symptom management in an individual and group setting
Collaborate with family or other patient supports to assist patients in achieving treatment goals under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories in accordance with agency guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance
Documents all individual and group patient sessions in Casa's evolv electronic health record system in a thorough and timely manner as outlined in program policies
Maintains all regulatory and licensing guidelines around clinical workflows
Conducts crisis intervention and de-escalation using a patient-centered and trauma-informed approach
Respond promptly to patient's needs
Completes extension authorizations and clinical reviews with insurance and payers
Complete discharge notes and patient disenrollment forms to close cases upon patient discharge
Attend all-staff meetings and supervision sessions
Participates in daily multidisciplinary team huddles and weekly clinical team meetings
Communicates professionally and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc., regarding patient care, both verbally and in written formats
Maintains compliance with all professional and ethical expectations as set forth in Casa's policies and procedures
Acts as liaison and advocate for patient needs
All other related duties as assigned