Dual Recovery Clinician - PACT
About The Position
Riverside Community Care is seeking a Dual Recovery Clinician to join our community-based Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program based in Needham and serving the surrounding area. PACT is an evidence-based model of providing comprehensive recovery oriented mental health services to people living with the experience of serious mental illness who may also have substance use problems and/or involvement with the criminal justice system. PACT services are highly individualized and are delivered by a mobile, community based, multi-disciplinary team of highly dedicated staff who work with people to meet their unique rehabilitation and clinical needs, improve functioning and enhance their roles within the community. The Dual Recovery Clinician works within the PACT Team to provide assessment, engagement, direct service and program consultation for Persons receiving services who are dealing with a co-occurring substance use disorder and a psychiatric illness. They will guide staff through training and modeling to assist them to develop and implement effective interventions to support individuals in their journey toward dual recovery.
Requirements
- Master's Degree with independent licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADCI or LADC2) OR LMHC or LICSW with sufficient experience supporting those with co-occurring challenges required
- Demonstrated high-level skills in clinical assessment and treatment of Persons with dual diagnosis, including proficiency in psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services; motivational interviewing and stages of change; cognitive and behavioral treatment; clinical risk assessment and associated treatment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language); ability to make effective public presentations.
- Valid driver’s license and available, dependable transportation required for local travel
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, engagement, direct service and program consultation for Persons receiving services who are dealing with a co-occurring substance use disorder and a psychiatric illness.
- Guide staff through training and modeling to assist them to develop and implement effective interventions to support individuals in their journey toward dual recovery.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
