Clinician IV

Spectrum Health & Human Services•Buffalo, NY

12d•$51,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life. This position provides outpatient Behavioral Treatment Services to individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or co-occurring disorders. The role is responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of an Individualized Action Plan, and providing Individual, Group, Family and Crisis Treatment Services as appropriate. Additionally, the position is responsible for referral to other appropriate services and coordination with other service providers.

Requirements

Credentialing as a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor and five (5)years experience
Licensure as a Social Worker and two (2) years experience
Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor and two (2) years experience
Limited Permit or Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor and two (2) years experience
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in Human Services working with a population of individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorder(SUD)

Responsibilities

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day to day activities
Meets productivity standard of 100% annually
Meets documentation timeliness standards
Demonstrates ability to effectively use technology and appropriate use of support
Follows Agency policies and procedures
Completes yearly update trainings
Handles intake calls and performs initial assessments commensurate with regulatory requirements
Develops and reviews client individual action plan, objectives and methods consistent with assessment of problem
Conducts individual, group and family sessions
Coordinates services with other staff and other agencies
Implements established treatment plan and provides assigned professional interventions
Contacts collaterals and family members to encourage their participation in client’s treatment as well astheir own treatment, if needed
Serves as resource person/consultant to other service providers in identifying clients for referral and works cooperatively with other providers to assure linkage of clients with appropriate services
Prepares reports, maintains clinical files, participates in training and provides statistical materials
Assures that advocacy, linking, expediting and related activities are carried out as needed
Performs other duties as assigned