Bachelor's Level Clinician - Sign-On Bonus!

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Plymouth, MA

19h•$60,320 - $70,720•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. 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.

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 uses 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
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field approved by licensing accreditation
Experience in human services field

Responsibilities

Crisis intervention
Maintain assigned caseload
Providing clinical services to patients, 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' medical records, maintaining they are professional, complete and thorough with entries made in a timely manner
Responsible connecting patients with aftercare services prior to discharge and aiding them in family access services when appropriate
Communicating/involving family in treatment at patients' 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 and related courses
Always utilize standards precautions
Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by the patient’s rights
Screening of patient walk ins or phone calls for services to the Masters Clinician
Care coordination activities to ensure referrals for services are completed
Monitoring consents & releases are completed upon admission and as needed thereafter
Assist with scheduling appointments for follow-up with nurse case manager, clinician and other services requested
Attendance at MDT meetings and documenting MDT notes for patients, as requested
Participation in program initiatives, quality projects, and program support services
Coverage of phones/reception area as needed
Engagement in training opportunities to enhance knowledge of mental health and SUD services
Assignment of coordinator responsibilities, as designated by supervisor
Engagement and attendance at community events with stakeholders, agencies and service providers
Care coordination with external agencies, stakeholders and referral sources to provide patient progress reports, compliance reports, other requested documentation at the request of the Master's Clinician
Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Program Administrator, or Site Director