Clinician - Licensed or License Eligible

Behavioral Health Network • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

The Clinician provides evidence-based counseling and case management services to individuals receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, recovery coaches, and other behavioral health professionals, the Clinician helps develop individualized treatment plans that promote long-term recovery and wellness. The role includes conducting assessments and evaluations, providing counseling and crisis intervention, monitoring progress, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Massachusetts licensure as LICSW, LMHC, LADC I, or equivalent, or license eligibility with active progress toward independent licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), or in another substance use disorder treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with medical providers, nursing staff, recovery coaches, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and utilization reviews.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments when necessary.
• Educate individuals and families on addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards, including confidentiality requirements.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b).
• Educational assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time