Master Level Clinician - START Program - Sign on Bonus Eligible

High Point & SEMCOA•New Bedford, MA

19d•$34 - $39

About The Position

Master Level Clinician – New Graduates are Encouraged to Apply Program/ Location: New Bedford Education/Licensure: Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health or other related field Pay Grade: $33.75 - $38.50 per hour Pay rate based on experience, education, & licensure status Status/Shift: Full time - Monday - Friday 8-430, 830-5, or 10a-6:30pm This is part of the new Stimulant Cooling Center project out of the New Bedford OP Clinic. This clinician will be responsible for providing patient support in the new High Point Stimulant Treatment project in New Bedford. This position will work in an innovative new program within the Outpatient Program to provide improved health outcomes for individuals who use stimulants. By working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, mental health clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified addictions clinicians, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists, barriers are reduced for patients. This cooperative process ensures that patients have access in real time to the services that they need. High Point, a known provider of behavioral health services in Southeastern MA, is looking for clinicians for this dynamic new site that has combined an existing Opioid Treatment Program, and outpatient program with several new initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a related field
Maintains and submits any current Licensure or Certificate necessary for the performance of the position
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations
Crisis intervention

Nice To Haves

Independent License preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Providing direct care to patients seeking support in 68 N. Front St.’s Stimulant Cooling Center
Create plans to reduce barriers for actively using patients to reduce further harm.
Relationship development with patients, collaterals, and staff with the goal of improved health outcomes and reduced mortality of those who use stimulants.
Attend all unit, facility meetings and case conferences as directed by the Clinical Director
Facilitate group therapy for the Stimulant Treatment Clients